Meanings of provincial route in English

A new airline takes off today with Kiwi Regional Airlines making its first commercial flights on selected provincial routes.

Smaller airlines are reluctant to take on provincial routes that Jetstar have dropped, saying they can't compete against Air New Zealand.

The fledgling Kiwi Regional Airlines which plans to fly several provincial routes has been given the thumbs up from Civil Aviation Authority to operate commercially.

Aer Lingus fares start at €9 for its UK provincial routes and €19 for flights to a number of London airports.