Singapore Airlines cans 'Capital Express' in favour of Melbourne
Direct flights between Wellington and Canberra will cease on April 30.
Singapore Airlines is canning the "Capital Express" – a direct air link from Wellington to Singapore via Canberra – in favour of a flight through Melbourne.
Industry observers have long been sceptical of the route's viability, mainly due to the lack of New Zealanders wanting to fly to Canberra.
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Nevil Gibson
Thu, 25 Jan 2018
Thu, 25 Jan 2018
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Singapore Airlines cans 'Capital Express' in favour of Melbourne
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