The Government's offering up to 30-million dollars in loans from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to smaller airlines. 

It's also approved funding for a digital development that will allow regional transport bookings to be integrated with the platforms of major carriers. 

Associate Transport Minister James Meager says most regional airlines couldn't opt to charge more as a solution to tough times. 

New Zealand Airports Association Chief Executive Billy Moore says this is a ‘smart strategy’ from the government to improve regional airlines. 

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