AIR SERVICES

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21139, 14 June 1940, Page 7

AIR SERVICES

ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA EMPIRE FLYING-BOATS AMERICA TO NEW ZEALAND (United Press .vssn.—Klee. Tel. Copyright) SYDNEY, June 12 Mr Hudson Fysh, managing director of Qantas Airways, said the Empire flying-boat service is being reorganised “in conformity with prearranged plans to maintain air connection between England and Australia in the event of war with Italy.” NEW YORK, June 12

It is unofficially stated that there are indications of immediate approval of Pan-American Airways’ New Zealand service.

San Francisco to Auckland

The civil aeronautics authority has granted Pan-American Airways a license for a route between San Francisco and Auckland via Los Angeles, Honolulu, Canton, and Noumea. The journey will occupy 4i days, starting on the basis of one round trip fortnightly. It will include passengers, freight and mail. The ship with which the service will start is the American Clipper at present refitting in New York. AIR MAILS SUSPENDED NEW ZEALAND AFFECTED (United Press Assn. —Elec. Tel. Copyright) LONDON, June 12 The Postmaster-General, Mr W. S. Morrison, states that the Empire air mail services are temporarily suspended. The countries affected include Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Insurance underwriters have been advised that all war risk rates to, from, or via the Mediterranean, are withdrawn.

EMPIRE AIR MAIL

SECTION SUSPENDED (By Telegraph.—press Association) WELLINGTON, Wednesday The Postmaster-General, the Hon. P. C. Webb, announced that the entry of Italy into the war necessitates the suspension meantime of the England-Egypt section of the Empire air service. “This means,” the Minister stated, “that the air mail service from New Zealand is not now available for points beyond Egypt and Africa.” The Minister added that air mails en route for Britain and other points beyond Egypt would complete their journey by sea and that probably they would be subjected to some delay in reaching their destinations.