PremiumUpdatedJohn WeekesSenior Business Reporter·NZ Herald·6 Jun, 2026 07:22 PM4 mins to read‌World airline leaders, including from Air New Zealand and Qantas, are meeting in Rio de Janeiro at a time when the industry faces multiple major challenges. Photo / Mauro Pimentel, AFPWorld airline leaders, including from New Zealand and Australia, are meeting in Brazil at a time of major challenges for aviation.The Herald asked the International Air Transport Association’s (Iata) Asia-Pacific chief about problems facing New Zealand.

Sheldon Hee, Iata vice-president for the region, said New Zealand operators would not