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Air NZ announces second Erebus visit

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Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:21a.m.

Mt Erebus

Mt Erebus

By Josh Heslop

Up to 80 family representatives of those lost in the 1979 Erebus crash will have the opportunity to travel back to the scene of the disaster, Air New Zealand announced today.

CEO Rob Fyfe confirmed there will be a second flight to Antarctica this summer, which will be the final chance for family who lost loved ones on November 28 1979.

Mr Fyfe said the airline was determined to create another opportunity following feedback before and after the 30th anniversary commemorations last year, which saw six family representatives travel to Antarctica. 

Last year, Air New Zealand and the Government were criticised for not having the capacity to fly all family representatives to Antarctica.

Air New Zealand has been working with the Government, Royal New Zealand Air Force and Antarctica New Zealand to make the second trip possible.

The RNZAF will fly one of its 757s to Scott Base for a day trip, giving family a few hours to experience the unique environment that drew those on flight TE 901 to Erebus almost 31 years ago.

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12 Sep 2010 01:22a.m.

Sharee wrote:

i would really like to apply for this as i had an aunt nd uncle on this flight who never return back to us,i was 10 when this happened, these family members meant alot to me in every way, my mum can't make this flight for health reasons so i would like to go on behalf of her, can anyone help so i can have my name in the ballot plzzz as time running out for this

03 Aug 2010 06:59p.m.

Joe wrote:

It would be good if all immediate family members could attend,surely Air NZ owe this much. Lets hope the selection is fair this time and not just a political game. For a child to wake up one day and think its an ordinary day, to have your loving parents leave home to attend a wonderful day trip and then for the children to be told that they have lost both parents in the most terrible of circumstances.....well that fateful day changed their lives forever and many are still struggling today.