Air New Zealand has announced it will be getting rid of standby fares and says the move is driven by customer demand.
Standby fares allow travelers to catch last-minute flights between domestic airports if seats are available 30 minutes out from departure.
The national carrier launched the service just over a year ago but said it would be scrapping the fares in about five weeks' time.
Cam Wallace, general manager New Zealand and Pacific Islands, said the decision was part of a series of initiatives that would encourage "more Kiwis than ever" to fly with the airline.
"In recognition of the greater availability of cheaper airfares and the fact customers prefer to be able to purchase confirmed seats at great prices, our Standby fares will no longer be available from 6 May 2013," he said.