Regional carrier Air Nelson pilots launch 3 day strike

Pilots working for the regional carrier Air Nelson, which is run by Air New Zealand, launched a three-day strike at midnight on 17 July 2008, calling for increased wages and better working conditions. The action is expected to affect approximately 250 flights and 10,000 travelers. Air New Zealand is working to minimize disruptions to passengers, most of whom have been moved to other scheduled Air New Zealand flights or chartered flights.