Luxon’s criticism of Air NZ loss ‘not cool’, former CEO Fyfe says
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's rebuke of Air New Zealand's $336 million loss has drawn criticism from the airline's former chief executive.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon recently criticised Air New Zealand's financial performance, labelling the national carrier's loss a "pretty poor performance". Former Air New Zealand chief executive Rob Fyfe responded that the Prime Minister's rebuke was not "cool", noting the airline has faced multi-year engine issues. The exchange has sparked wider debate about the government's handling of the situation.
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NZ Herald
Luxonâs scathing Air NZ rebuke not âcoolâ, Rob Fyfe says
PM accused of throwing stones after multi-year engine issues plagued Air NZ.
Stuff
Luxon blasting Air NZ over $336m loss ânot so coolâ, former CEO says
Last week, Christopher Luxon labelled the national carrierâs financial loss a âpretty poor performanceâ.
Newstalk ZB
Rob Fyfe says Christopher Luxonâs Air New Zealand criticism was not âcoolâ
Former Air New Zealand chief executive Rob Fyfe says Prime Minister Christopher Luxonâs rebuke of the airline was not âcoolâ.
Stuff
Luxon demands answers from Air NZ. New Zealanders deserve the same from him
I was surprised to hear the Prime Ministerâs unusually blunt assessment of Air New Zealandâs latest financial result, Ian Taylor writes.