Auckland Airport is reporting an 87% increase in annual underlying profit as its post-Covid recovery continues. 

International traffic is at 91% of pre-Covid levels, with seats on North American routes are up 48%, and visitors from there are up 40-%. 

The airport now has 27 airlines flying non-stop between Auckland and 42 international destinations. 

CEO Carrie Hurihanganui told Mike Hosking that plenty of Airlines are still very positive about New Zealand as a destination and a place they want to expand to. 

She said there’s positive signs, but they are still seeing the impact of global supply chain issues. 

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