Jetstar slashes flights to New Zealand as fuel costs bite

Some flights to and from Australia will also be impacted.

Aussie airline Jetstar has cut several flights in New Zealand, as rising fuel costs begin to squeeze the aviation industry.

Jetstar, owned by Qantas, announced this morning it would reduce some services as a result of the Middle East conflict and its ongoing impact on oil prices.

The airline refused to say how many flights had been impacted.

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"We have made some temporary changes to our schedule, including due to a rise in jet fuel prices as a result of the conflict in the Middle East and other rising costs," a Jetstar New Zealand spokesperson said.

"All impacted passengers have been contacted directly, and most have been offered same-day travel.

"We are sorry for the inconvenience and thank our customers for their understanding."

It is understood some flights to and from Australia will be impacted, including between Auckland and Sydney and Auckland and Brisbane.

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Customers have been told they should contact the airline to discuss their options if their flights are impacted.

With the Middle East conflict already having an impact on the international aviation industry, Australia's consumer watchdog warns the prolonged conflict will now spread closer to home.

ACCC Commissioner Anna Brakey confirmed airlines were being closely watched to ensure they weren't selling travellers short.

"[We] will act if there is behaviour that contravenes competition and consumer laws," she said.

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