An airline group is casting doubt on demand for sending long-haul flights into Wellington Airport. 

The Airport's announced a $500 million five-year upgrade plan – which includes extending its runway. 

It will let bigger planes land – with hopes it'll attract non-stop flights from Asia and Los Angeles.

Board of Airline Representatives chair Cath O'Brien told Heather du Plessis-Allan it costs a lot to fly to New Zealand.

“If I look at air services demand for New Zealand in total, I don’t see any real growth at the moment. So, Auckland Airport is looking at pretty much a flat scenario.”

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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives chair on Wellington Airport's $500 five-year upgrade plan

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