Quote Originally Posted by Subway View Post
I'm not really sure a new airport is the solution, they haven't reached capacity yet, and by most airport standards, Auckland isn't that busy.

Who would you relocate to Whenuapai? Low Cost Airlines? But Which? What would you do with all the passengers who need to make connections?

What they do need to do is seriously re think transport in the area.

Perhaps have a remote drop off and pick up and use a people mover to get passengers to the terminals. This could also connect with light rail to Onehunga/connect to the City, the key is to get cars away from the blocked drop off and pick up areas and the feeder roads.
You may well be right that they have not reached capacity yet subway but they have seriously under invested for many years now and have very little chance of catching up with the fast growing tourism and other travel business. Auckland International Airport is a mess at the moment. We have other international airports in Wellington and Christchurch. A large number of tourists travel the South Island. Increased flights to and from Christchurch in my view is the obvious solution to ease Auckland's congestion that will only grow