Air New Zealand's teamed up with Air Chathams on a new partnership for Whakatane.

It'll mean customers can book single-ticket trips that combine domestic flights on both airlines.

Checked-in baggage will be transferred directly to the final destination.

Air New Zealand's Chief Transformation and Alliances Officer, Mike Williams, explained what the partnership could mean for both airlines.

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