PremiumJohn WeekesSenior Business Reporter·NZ Herald·13 Aug, 2026 02:00 AM4 mins to read‌Air New Zealand chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar says keeping regional New Zealand connected is part of the job description. Photo / Michael CraigIf you know something about the Iran war he doesn’t know, Nikhil Ravishankar might like to hear from you. The Air New Zealand boss, asked about the future of regional routes, indicated that jet fuel prices were the biggest obstacle to guaranteeing the survival next year of those connections.