leading the way and asia—pacific lagging behind thanks to ongoing covid restrictions particularly in china. in an uncertain economic outlook is not normally a good sign for airlines but that has to be balanced against future pent—up demand from passengers as much of the world pits covid in the rear view mirror so what does that mean for air new zealand, an airline his home country face some of the tower fizzed restrictions on the planet. so i've been catching up with its big boss. a real pleasure having you on my thank you for your time. let me start with this. it's a really tough time in terms of the global economy at the moment, as you know. it got soaring inflation, soaring fuel prices. i'm just wondering how hard does that make it to invest in the future of air new zealand and in particular to invest in the passenger experience. to particular to invest in the passenger experience. to use the hrase passenger experience. to use the phrase that _ passenger experience. to use the