David Haxton flies aboard Air Chathams going from Kāpiti to Auckland.
The plane: A Saab 340.
Price: Various deals but my outward and return fare total was $342.72 including credit card fee and GST.
Flight time: Timetable says 1hr 20mins but my flights were less. No delays. Smooth flights.
My seat: Single aisle. Ample leg and head room.