Nikhil Ravishankar: Air New Zealand CEO on the airline's response to the Middle East conflict, rising fare prices

A fuel squeeze is driving higher airfares and stronger demand for Air New Zealand, particularly on international routes.  Long-haul fares have jumped 25% over the past year, trans-Tasman 20%, and domestic flights 10%.  Jet fuel stocks have climbed to 51.4 days, according to the latest…