Talks about London City flights continue, and an announcement should be made in the next week or two.
That from Economic Development Minister John Shimmin.
There has been concern the loss of the 'red-eye' flights to the UK capital would be a big blow, to business and leisure passengers alike.
Mr Shimmin says next spring looks the most likely time for them to be reinstated, if there is a positive outcome to the talks:
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