The Government's under pressure to act to ensure airlines can continue operating. 

Air New Zealand's raised fares due to rising jet fuel costs, increasing domestic fares by $10, short-haul fares by $20, and long-haul fares by $90. 

Air Chathams has also raised its standard fare by $20. 

Chief Executive Duane Emeny told Ryan Bridge the Government could be playing a role in helping the industry out. 

He says they could focus on aviation and start working on things to support airlines should the conflict continue. 

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The Government's under pressure to act to ensure airlines can continue operating.&nbsp;
Air New Zealand's raised fares due to rising jet fuel costs, increasing domestic fares by $10, short-haul fares by $20, and long-haul fares by $90.&nbsp;
Air Chathams has also raised its standard fare by $20.&nbsp;
Chief Executive Duane Emeny told Ryan Bridge the Government could be playing a role in helping the industry out.&nbsp;
He says they could focus on aviation and start working on things to support airlines should the conflict continue.&nbsp;
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Duane Emeny: Air Chathams CEO calls for government support as jet fuel prices rise

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