Air New Zealand has re-signed agreements with the Cook Islands Government to operate non-stop services between Rarotonga and Los Angeles and Rarotonga and Sydney. <\/p>\n
The airline has worked alongside the Cook Islands Government to operate a weekly return service to Los Angeles since 2007 and to Sydney since 2010. <\/p>\n
Air New Zealand Manager Pacific Islands Peter Walsh says the airlines latest safety video which was shot in the Cook Islands has helped to cast a global spotlight on the tropical beauty of the Cooks. <\/p>\n
\"The agreements ensure that visitors from both the Northern Hemisphere and Australia have convenient travel options that allow them to experience this island paradise in person.\" <\/p>\n
Air New Zealand was announced as the preferred bidder for the tender to provide the two long haul services in November following a comprehensive Government review of the underwritten contracts. <\/p>\n
\"We are honoured to renew these two four year agreements to operate to Los Angeles and Sydney from Rarotonga\" says Mr Walsh. <\/p>\n
\"These services will help to further stimulate tourism in the Cooks and ensure the picturesque islands remain accessible to those outside of New Zealand.\" <\/p>\n
In 2013 Air New Zealand carried around 200,000 people to Rarotonga from Auckland, Sydney and Los Angeles. <\/p>\n
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