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Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran says sustainability is the biggest issue facing the airline’s future and requires increased focus
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Air New Zealand to boost staff as Kiwis start to book travel
The airline is looking to add 200 additional consultants, taking the total to more than 450 dedicated staff
Air New Zealand to centralise Auckland operation and invest for future
The airline will begin building a new aircraft hangar and has approved in-principle a project to centralise its Auckland workforce at a refurbished airport campus
Air New Zealand resumes flights to more North American destinations
Air New Zealand has resumed its non-stop service to San Francisco and looks forward to resuming services to Honolulu on 4 July and to Houston on 7 July.
Air New Zealand welcomes Aussies back
Air New Zealand welcomed over 4,000 customers on board as the border restrictions between Australia and New Zealand were removed
Singapore latest destination to resume as flight touches down
The first Air New Zealand flight from Singapore in over 720 days arrived into Auckland yesterday marking the resumption of services to the Southeast Asian nation.
New Yorkers are one flight closer to New Zealand with non-stop flights between the NYC and Auckland
Getting to New Zealand just got easier. Today, Air New Zealand has announced its first flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to New Zealand will be on 17 September…
Kia ora world, New Zealand is ready to be explored!
Air New Zealand is ready and waiting to reconnect friends and whānau from across the ditch from Wednesday 13 April, and visa waiver countries from Monday 2 May.
Air New Zealand To Fly Non-Stop To NYC This Year
Air New Zealand is launching a non-stop service between Auckland and New York City this year, making it one of the world’s longest flights.
Air New Zealand B777-300ER Returns From 600 Days Of Grounding
One of Air New Zealand’s Boeing 777-300ER jets returned to service after being grounded due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected the whole fleet.
Air New Zealand continues to operate domestic services
Following the New Zealand Government’s announcement that the country will move to the red traffic light at midnight tonight, the airline will continue to keep the country connected.
What’s Air New Zealand up to? Helping three lucky kiwi chicks take flight of their dreams
Air New Zealand helped three lucky kiwi chicks take the flight of their dreams to their brand-new home on Motuara Island via Nelson.
Air New Zealand Suspends Meal Service Onboard
Health and safety concerns over the COVID-19 Omicron model have forced Air New Zealand to halt food serving on aircraft temporarily.
Air NZ Cancels Hundreds Flight As Country Reopening Delayed
Due to the current Omicron outbreak, the New Zealand government has postponed the planned commencement of quarantine-free travel for its citizens and residents until the end of February.
Air New Zealand seeking innovators for next generation aircraft
Air New Zealand wants to get a zero-emissions aircraft in the air in the next five years and is calling on traditional aviation manufacturers as well as entrepreneurs and innovators from…
New Zealand’s border reopening delay results in flight cancellations
Following the New Zealand government’s announcement delaying the start of non-MIQ travel, Air New Zealand will cancel around 120 services through to the end of February
Air New Zealand set to take off in January
Air New Zealand has welcomed the news that from 17 January 2022, New Zealanders will be able to travel to and from Australia
Air New Zealand cancels 1000 flights due to trans-Tasman uncertainty
Due to ongoing border uncertainty between New Zealand and Australia, Air New Zealand has cancelled over 1000 flights between the two countries until December 31, 2021.
Air NZ to require vaccine proof or negative test for domestic flights
Air New Zealand has announced it would adopt new guidelines for domestic flights across New Zealand from mid-December, with all passengers required to either produce confirmation of complete…
Air New Zealand adds quarantine free flights to NSW from 5 November
Air New Zealand has added quarantine free flights from Auckland - Sydney for Australian citizens or permanent residents
The Australia NZ burst bubble hits Air New Zealand
Due to stringent COVID restrictions in Auckland, Air New Zealand is operating at less than one-third of its typical domestic capacity.
Air New Zealand to introduce ‘no jab, no fly’ for international travellers
Air New Zealand is asking customers to get ready for international travel by getting vaccinated from 1 February 2022
Air NZ and Airbus test hydrogen-powered aircraft
Air New Zealand has teamed up with aircraft manufacturer Airbus to investigate the feasibility of adding hydrogen-powered passenger planes to its fleet by 2030.
Air NZ to operate quarantine flights between Australia and NZ
Air New Zealand announced on Friday (17 September) that it will operate a limited number of quarantine flights between Australia and New Zealand.
Air New Zealand opens lounges and boosts schedule
Air New Zealand has increased its schedule, reopened some airport lounges, and resumed valet services as the country enters Alert Level 2 restrictions in response to a reduction in the…
Air NZ will operate solely Dreamliner’s on long-haul routes
Air New Zealand is retiring its Boeing 777-300 fleet as it seeks to simplify its long-haul fleet in the post-pandemic era.
Qantas, Air New Zealand report unprecedented losses
Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, the two largest South Pacific carriers, have reported disappointing earnings for the full year of 2020.
Air NZ flags big revenue loss from bubble pause
Air New Zealand has forecast a bigger financial hit after New Zealand suspended its travel bubble with Australia.
Air NZ dust off long-haul routes suspended at start of pandemic
Air New Zealand is bringing back long-haul routes it suspended in early 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic and is increasing frequencies on the few long-haul services it has been…
Busiest season is here! Half a million Kiwis travelling around New Zealand this school holidays
Well over half a million Kiwis are preparing to take to the skies this school holidays in what Air New Zealand is calling its busiest July break ever winter school holiday period
Air New Zealand to establish crew base in Brisbane
Air New Zealand has extended its agreement with the Australian Government to operate flights between Norfolk Island and Australia from 30 August 2021 until the end of August 2023.
New Zealand kicks off bubble number two with Rarotonga
As New Zealand’s temperatures drop, Air New Zealand is warming up its engines for more flights to Rarotonga
Air New Zealand’s busiest day since Covid-19 started
There were big smiles under the masks last Friday, as Air New Zealand had their busiest day of flying since Covid-19 closed the borders.
Influencer pleads guilty for threatening to blow up plane when asked to pay for wine
On Wednesday, Hannah Lee Pierson, 31, pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly behaviour disruptive conduct at a Christchurch court over the November 7, 2020, inflight incident.
Air New Zealand sets sights on Hobart
The airline will be launching a non-stop service between Auckland and Hobart once quarantine-free travel is up and running
Air New Zealand’s global digital travel pass a reality soon
Air New Zealand customers and employees will be among the first to trial a digital initiative to get people moving safely across the globe again
Air New Zealand makes face masks mandatory for all flights
Air New Zealand requires the use of face masks on all international flights to and from New Zealand as a result of updated overseas government border requirements and as a further proactive…
Air New Zealand begins quarantine-free flights to Brisbane
Air New Zealand has announced it will operate first quarantine-free flight from Auckland to Brisbane on 7 January
Playing Santa: Air New Zealand donates over million items to Kiwi organisations
During the course of 2020, Air New Zealand has donated more than one million items to organisations around the country
Air New Zealand launches unaccompanied minors’ squad
Air New Zealand has set up a dedicated team to look after the unprecedented number of unaccompanied minors expected to travel domestically to and from Auckland this summer
‘Twas the flight before Christmas! Air New Zealand’s giveaway to spread joy to Australians
Air New Zealand’s new Christmas video, ‘Twas the Flight Before Christmas, comes with a chance for five lucky Aussies to win return flights to New Zealand
Air New Zealand unveils 2020 sustainability report
The report encompasses issues such as supporting people and communities, tackling climate change, supporting New Zealand through sustainable tourism, working with suppliers and reducing…
Yet another blow! Air New Zealand’s chief commercial officer resigns
Owing to the airline’s current domestic status amid the pandemic, Air New Zealand has just announced the resignation of Cam Wallace, its chief commercial and customer officer
‘Do something new, New Zealand’ winter campaign of the Kiwis comes calling
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) have teamed up to encourage Kiwis to hit the slopes with its new winter campaign
Air New Zealand runs dedicated repatriation flights to Samoa for fruit industry workers
With New Zealand’s fruit picking season coming to an end, the first of two dedicated Air New Zealand repatriation flights to return recognised seasonal employees home to Samoa has taken…
Air New Zealand jets back to Invercargill
Air New Zealand’s direct A320 jet service between Auckland and Invercargill has resumed today. The airline’s first flight from Auckland to Invercargill will land at 12:40pm, with the…
MEETINGS 2021 to return to Christchurch
The countdown for MEETINGS 2021 in Ōtautahi Christchurch has begun with the announcement of new dates for New Zealand’s premier business events exhibition run by Conventions and…
Air New Zealand revises international network
Air New Zealand will not resume operation of its suspended Auckland-Buenos Aires and Los Angeles-London routes due to the deep impact of COVID-19 on forward travel demand. The airline…
Air New Zealand sends vital expertise to Wellington Water project
An Air New Zealand charter flight on the return leg of a roundtrip from Frankfurt to Auckland via Vancouver is now transporting five specialist engineers to New Zealand, where they will…
Air New Zealand: “Domestic travel is still an option”
Air New Zealand is adjusting its domestic network with New Zealand now at Alert Level four.
The airline will operate a limited domestic schedule from 3 April to enable essential travel only…
“It’s important we take action now”: ANZ shuts London cabin crew base
As the impact of the coronavirus outbreak continues, the travel industry has taken a fierce broadside that has caused many businesses to introduce measures that will enable them to stay…
Air New Zealand reduces Samoa services
Air New Zealand is reducing its Auckland-Apia services from six to three per week, effective from today in response to a directive issued to all airlines by the Samoan government.
In…
Air New Zealand to put economy travellers to sleep
Air New Zealand has unveiled a ground-breaking new lie-flat prototype sleep product for economy class travellers. The Economy Skynest is the result of three years of the airline's…
“We will effectively navigate our way through this”: ANZ CEO confident in face of coronavirus
Air New Zealand (ANZ) has published today an update on the airline's forecast of the effect of coronavirus on earnings for the current financial year, with chief executive, Greg Foran,…
Air New Zealand’s new chief asks staff five questions for strategic plan
Air New Zealand new chief executive Greg Foran involves the whole airline staff in shaping the strategic plan for the national carrier by asking them five questions.
“We would love to see more corporate customers commit to offsetting their flights”: ANZ release sustainability report
Air New Zealand has released its latest sustainability report, which outlines the airline’s progress against its sustainability goals over the past year.
The report tackles key themes…
ANZ snaps up eight 787 Dreamliners to replace 777-200 fleet
Air New Zealand has revealed that it worked closely with manufacturers Boeing to ensure that its new order of eight 787-Dreamliners -- worth a total list-price of US 2.7 billion -- is…
“Christchurch residents are reshaping the city” ANZ and ChristchurchNZ launch new toursim campaign
Coming in the wake of the tragic bombings in Christchurch on 15 March, New Zealand’s national carrier Air New Zealand and ChristchurchNZ have launched a new campaign inspiring tourists…
ANZ offers help to customers and emergency services after Christchurch shooting
In the wake of the tragic news coming out of Christchurch, Air New Zealand has announced that it will waive any fees and differences in fares should a customer need to change travel plans…
Aviation round-up: “This was a very special moment for me” says Santa
With just one week to go before Christmas -- a peak time for airlines where people take time out from their hectic schedules to head home or visit far flung loved ones. It is time to take a…
Aviation round up: Five US flights on TAP, NokScoot lands in Delhi and more
With December already ten days old, it is time to for TDA’s regular slice of aviation pie. This week features Air New Zealand and SIA, NokScoot and more.
Air New Zealand and SIA
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Air New Zealand’s newest, longest flight launches from Auckland
Air New Zealand kicked off its brand new Chicago connection today when flight NZ26 took off at 1700 time to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
Forget jetpacks — take to the skies in your own personal air taxi
Air New Zealand and Zephyr Airworks have signed an agreement to bring the world's first autonomous electric air taxi service to New Zealand.
Are you sitting comfortably? ANZ’s new A321neo
Air New Zealand (ANZ) has revealed it is taking passenger experience more seriously with the arrival of its A321neo (new engine option), which has a cabin layout that was created with fliers…
Robots to take over our airports by 2030
Robots are set to replace the current airport staff and our air travel may soon be devoid of human contact.
Canny regional carrier signs with Sabre to power domestic growth
With the news that Sounds Air has signed up to a long-term distribution deal with Sabre Corporation, the canny New Zealand domestic carrier is showing its ambition as the appeal of Kiwi…
Antarctica to feature in Air New Zealand’s safety video
Air New Zealand’s next safety video, due for release in March, will highlight the importance of Antarctica in understanding global climate change.
The video, and associated content…
Air New Zealand trial ‘babel’ tech with Google Pixel Buds
Air New Zealand is turning to technology to tackle the language barriers that often arise during travel. The airline is one of the first corporates globally to trial a customer service use…
Air New Zealand unveil new head of South East Asia
Air New Zealand has announced the appointment of Jenni Martin as Head of South and South East Asia based in Singapore, replacing Mischa Mannix-Opie who left the company in October.
And Condé Nast’s top airline in the world is?
Air New Zealand has been named Top Airline in the World by prestigious US magazine Condé Nast Traveler in its 30th annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
Air New Zealand unleash artificial intelligence in Oz
Air New Zealand’s artificial intelligence-backed chat-bot, Bravo Oscar Tango (Oscar for short) has received his first international promotion – beginning work online in Australia.
Air New Zealand boosts Houston services
Air New Zealand will fly daily to Houston for most of next winter as demand for travel between New Zealand and Texas continues to soar.
Air New Zealand launch first global brand campaign
Air New Zealand is launching its first ever global brand campaign in the UK today. Featuring acclaimed New Zealand actor Sam Neill, the campaign will showcase to travellers why the airline…
Air New Zealand to introduce fair trade coffee
Air New Zealand’s customers will soon be able to sip organic, fairly traded coffee at 30,000ft, after the airline signed a contract, with Hummingbird Coffee, to serve its coffees on its…
Bluebridge scores Air New Zealand Airpoints
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry are the latest businesses to join Air New Zealand Airpoints, giving members even more ways to earn their way to their next flight.
Further global experts join Air New Zealand’s sustainability panel
Air New Zealand has appointed British ecological economist Professor Tim Jackson and leading carbon emissions policy specialist Dr Suzi Kerr to its Sustainability Advisory Panel.
Brain Waves: Air New Zealand’s robot trial, VR hotel suite in Hong Kong, and more…
Air New Zealand trials robots at Sydney Airport
Air New Zealand has teamed up with CommBank to trial the use of robot customer service agents at Sydney Airport. A five-day experiment…
Air New Zealand boosts Bali
Air New Zealand will significant enhance its operations in Bali next year, almost doubling its seat capacity to Denpasar and extending the duration of its flying season by almost two…
Air New Zealand expands in Japan
Air New Zealand has expanded its Japanese operations with the launch of a new service to Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
The flight from Auckland touched down for the first time on Friday…
Brain Waves: Air New Zealand’s passport renewal app, Kayak’s emoji searches, and more
Air New Zealand introduces smart passport service
Air New Zealand has launched a new mobile app that can tell travellers when it's time to renew their passport. The new app will enable…
Air New Zealand introduces smart passport service
Air New Zealand's mobile app can now scan and save passport information and send a timely reminder when it’s time to renew.
Every month around 550 customers turn up to the airport…
Air New Zealand goes large in Samoa
Samoa's tourism industry is set for a boost, following Air New Zealand's decision to fly its large, twin-aisle aircraft to the Pacific island nation.
The airline usually deploys a…
Air New Zealand adds flights for rugby fans
Air New Zealand will add dozens of domestic flights over the coming weeks, to cater for rising demand from rugby fans.
Following the release of schedules for the British & Irish…
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand announce partnership
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand have announced a marketing partnership to promote the country in key offshore markets, with a focus on off-peak periods.
The organisations…
Air New Zealand opens new Melbourne lounge
Air New Zealand opened a new, larger lounge at Melbourne Airport this week.
Located on the ground floor of the terminal, the lounge follows the design concept first seen at Air New…
Air New Zealand makes middle seat more appealing
Air New Zealand is introducing a new economy class layout that could make the middle seat more appealing - or at least slightly less unappealing.
The new slimline seat design, which was…
Air New Zealand bids farewell to Boeing 767s
Air New Zealand has retired its fleet of Boeing 767 aircraft, more than 30 years after the aircraft were first introduced.
The airline's last remaining 230-seat 767-300 aircraft took…
NZ holiday for two up for grabs with Travel 2
Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win a holiday for two to New Zealand with Business Premier seats as part of its latest campaign – ‘Discover New Zealand, Uncover the World’. …
Air New Zealand introduces Dreamliner on Adelaide route
With visitor numbers between New Zealand and South Australia continuing to soar, Air New Zealand has announced that it will start flying its twin-aisle Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft…
Facial recognition technology arrives at Asia Pacific airport
Brisbane Airport has become the first in Australia to trial facial recognition technology.
In partnership with Air New Zealand, the airport is now utilising SITA's "Smart Path"…
Cathay boosts New Zealand with seasonal South Island service
New Zealand's tourism industry will be given another boost later this year, when Cathay Pacific launches the first direct service connecting Hong Kong with the country's South Island.…
Air NZ carries one million passengers to Queenstown
Air New Zealand is celebrating a new milestone, with the news that it carried a million domestic passengers to and from Queenstown in 2016.
The airline reached the seven-digit figure…
Qantas retains World’s Safest Airline title for fourth year running
AirlineRatings.com, the world's only safety and product rating website, has announced its top 20 safest airlines for 2017 from the 425 it monitors, with Australian airline Qantas topping the…
Air New Zealand to fly to second Tokyo hub
Air New Zealand will split its Tokyo services between Haneda and Narita Airports next year.
The national carrier currently operates daily flights to Narita International Airport,…
Air NZ showcases Northland in latest safety video
Air New Zealand’s has released its latest novelty in-flight safety video, which sees an all-star cast showcase the main tourism sites in the country’s Northland region.
The new…
NZ tourism chiefs urge government to invest in infrastructure
Four of New Zealand’s top tourism executives have proposed the establishment of a national fund to "address the infrastructure challenges" in the country.
In a joint report, which was…
Air New Zealand opens new lounge in capital
Air New Zealand has unveiled its first airport lounge in New Zealand's capital city, Wellington.
Located on the first floor of the airport’s main terminal building, the new lounge…
Air New Zealand says ‘Hello’ to Adele fans
Air New Zealand is adding more than 80 extra flights to and from Auckland to allow Adele fans to see the British singer on her first New Zealand tour.
The airline will operate extra…
Tourism tops New Zealand economy
New Zealand’s tourism industry has become the country’s top export earner, contributing NZ$14.5 billion (US$10.2bn) into the country's economy and directly employing more than 188,000…
The latest industry appointments
PHILLIPA HARRISON has been named as Tourism Australia’s executive general manager of international, overseeing offices spanning 12 countries. She has 20 years’ experience and moves to…
Air NZ, Santa Monica Tourism team up for UK travel trade event
Air New Zealand and Santa Monica Tourism recently hosted an evening for the UK travel trade.
A total of 55 British corporate and leisure travel agents gathered at the rooftop Santa Monica…
Air New Zealand gets connected with in-flight Wi-Fi
Air New Zealand has confirmed that it will start introducing in-flight Wi-Fi in 2017.
The national carrier's CEO, Christopher Luxon, made the announcement at a travel trade event in…
Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to Vietnam
Air New Zealand has confirmed that it will operate a second season of direct services between Auckland and Vietnam next year.
And this time, passengers will be offered the chance to…
NZ’s capital gains from Singapore alliance
Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines have expanded their alliance to include travel to and from New Zealand's capital city, Wellington.
From 21 September 2016, Air New Zealand will…
All Blacks captain signs for Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has signed All Blacks captain Kieran Read as its latest ambassador.
The leader of New Zealand's all-conquering national rugby union team has previously worked with the…
Air New Zealand to increase long-haul premium seating
Air New Zealand is planning to spend more than NZ$100 million (US$73m) in a revamp of the premium cabins onboard its long-haul aircraft.
Under the new plan, which the airline said was…
NZ showcases “hidden gems” to Asian travellers
Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand have teamed up to launch two new travel itineraries, which are aimed at encouraging more Asian travellers - an Singaporeans in particular - to visit…
Air NZ enlists Chua Enlai to attract Singaporean travellers
Air New Zealand has teamed up with Singaporean actor Chua Enlai in an effort to entice more travellers from the Lion City.
In a new video, entitled “Come on board our Dreamliner with…
Air NZ connects to India with new codeshare
Air New Zealand is now offering connections to multiple cities in India, following the start of a new codeshare partnership.
The national carrier has teamed up with Singapore Airlines…
Air New Zealand goes to Hollywood for new safety video
Air New Zealand harnessed the glamour of Hollywood for its latest in-flight safety video.
Premiered in Los Angeles, the new 'Safety in Hollywood' video stars comedic actress Anna…
Air NZ could return to Vanuatu after runway work
Air New Zealand has said it could resume operations to Vanuatu, following work to repair the runway at the island's Bauerfield International Airport.
Several flights to Vanuatu were…
Air New Zealand touches down in Vietnam
Air New Zealand’s inaugural flight to Vietnam has touched down in Ho Chi Minh City.
Flight NZ269 departed Auckland at 1245 on Saturday 4 June 2016 and arrived at HCMC's Tan Son Nhat…
Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to South America
Just a day after launching its first Dreamliner flight to North America, Air New Zealand has confirmed plans to fly the new long-haul jet to South America.
On Tuesday, Air New Zealand…
North American debut for Air New Zealand’s Dreamliner
Air New Zealand's Boeing 787 Dreamliner will touch down in Hawaii for the first time this week.
The airline is replacing its B767 with the new B787-9 aircraft on the Auckland-Honolulu…
Air NZ rules our Vanuatu flights until runway is fixed
Air New Zealand has said it will not resume flights to Vanuatu until repairs to the runway at Port Vila airport have been carried out.
In a letter to the Civil Aviation Authority of…
Air New Zealand flies to the Philippines
Air New Zealand will continue to expand its Asian network later this year with the launch of flights to the Philippines.
Commencing in December 2016, the airline will operate three…
Air New Zealand electrifies ground fleet
Air New Zealand is making its operations more eco-friendly with the transition to a fully-electric ground fleet in New Zealand.
The airline is switching more than 75 airport vehicles…
Air New Zealand to open new lounge at Brisbane Airport
Air New Zealand’s newest international lounge will open its doors at Brisbane International Airport this week.
Covering 771m², the new lounge has a seating capacity of almost 200…
Air NZ, United enter revenue sharing deal
Air New Zealand and United Airlines have entered into a revenue sharing agreement on routes between New Zealand and the US.
Under the new alliance, the two companies will work…
Air New Zealand to resume Osaka flights
Air New Zealand will resume direct flights between Auckland and Osaka later this year.
The new seasonal service will run three times a week (Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays) from…
The latest industry appointments
ROBERT RIJNDERS has become Onyx Hospitality Group's new senior vice president and area general manager for Pattaya. Rijnders started working with Onyx in the early 1980s, when the…
Air New Zealand signs global deal with STA Travel
Air New Zealand has signed a three-year global partnership with STA Travel, in an effort to drive revenue and promote inbound tourism to the youth and student market.
The agreement…
Airlines commit to Vanuatu despite runway worries
Solomon Airlines and Fiji Airways have confirmed that they will continue to operate flights to Vanuatu's capital Port Vila, despite concerns about the runway at Bauerfield International…
Air New Zealand touches down in Texas
Air New Zealand has launched its inaugural flight between Auckland and Houston, Texas.
Flight NZ28 departed Auckland International Airport at 1830 on Tuesday evening, marking the…
Air China launches first flights to New Zealand
Air China launched its first flights to New Zealand today (10 December).
The new direct service between Beijing and Auckland will operate under a joint venture with Air New Zealand,…
Air New Zealand signs tourism MoU with Argentina
Air New Zealand today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Argentina's National Institute of Tourism Promotion (Inprotur), to promote tourism and trade activities between the two…
New Zealand gets connected with new international routes
Two significant air routes are launching this week, connecting New Zealand with Southeast Asia and South America.
Last night, Air New Zealand’s inaugural flight to Argentina’s capital…
Air New Zealand touches down in Buenos Aires
Air New Zealand’s inaugural flight to Argentina touched down in Buenos Aires this morning.
The new service, NZ30, departed Auckland at 1920 on Tuesday evening and arrived in the Argentine…
Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to Hawaii
Air New Zealand will start flying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to Hawaii next year.
The 302-seat aircraft will be deployed on the Auckland-Honolulu route from 10 May 2016,…
Gulf Air partakes in WACRA 2015 conference
The Worldwide Airline Customer Relations Association (WACRA) was recently held in Thailand.
The event witnessed participation from over 50 airlines including chairperson and Gulf Air…
Air New Zealand boosts regional fleet with ATR deal
Air New Zealand has announced plans to purchase 15 new ATR 72-600 aircraft to bolster its regional operations.
The new 68-seat turboprop aircraft, which are collectively valued at…
New Zealand allows electronic device use on all flights
New Zealand's Civil Aviation Authority has agreed to allow passengers to keep their personal electronic devices switched on throughout the duration of all flights.
The ruling already…
United Airlines, Air New Zealand team up for new trans-Pacific route
United Airlines will launch a new direct service from San Francisco to Auckland next year, in partnership with Air New Zealand.
Commencing in July 2016, United will serve the…
Air NZ launches VR tour for UK trade
Air New Zealand is using Google Cardboard technology to share a virtual reality immersive experience with the UK travel trade.
The new Air New Zealand Cabin Viewer app showcases the…
Air New Zealand opens new Auckland lounge
Air New Zealand has unveiled its new flagship lounge at Auckland International Airport.
At more than 2,000m², the new lounge is significantly larger than the previous facility and can…
Air New Zealand showcases seats in North America
Air New Zealand has embarked on a month-long tour of North America, to showcase its new seats.
The "Pleased to Seat You" roadshow will cover seven cities in the US and Canada from 14…
Lucky agents meet David Beckham with Air New Zealand
Several lucky travel consultants had the chance to meet David Beckham recently, courtesy of Air New Zealand.
The airline ran a competition in partnership with Travel Daily, offering…
Air NZ, Air China to launch Beijing-Auckland route
Air New Zealand and Air China will launch a new route between Beijing and Auckland this year, as part of their strategic alliance.
The partnership, which has just been approved by…
Air New Zealand celebrates record profit
Air New Zealand is celebrating a new record full-year profit.
The national carrier generated a pre-tax profit of NZ$496 million (US$323m) for the 2014-15 financial year, up 49%…
Air NZ, Cathay extend cooperation
Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific have been given permission to extend their strategic partnership for a further five years.
New Zealand's Minister of Transport, Simon Bridges, has…
NSW teams up with Air New Zealand to boost tourism
More Kiwi visitors are expected to visit New South Wales following the signing of a new partnership between the Destination NSW and Air New Zealand.
The state tourism board has formed…
All Blacks star in Air New Zealand’s new safety video
Air New Zealand has teamed up with the All Blacks rugby team for its latest in-flight safety video.
New Zealand players including Richie McCaw, Dan Carter and Israel Dagg, along with…
Air New Zealand unveils new lounge concept in Sydney
Air New Zealand has revealed its new lounge design at Sydney Airport.
The new concept, which will eventually be rolled out to the airline's other global lounges, features a modern design…
NZ tourism board and airline pen new US$15m deal
Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand will extend their marketing partnership though the 2016 financial year, with a joint investment of more than NZ$20 million (US$15m).
The two…
Air New Zealand to boost Perth capacity
Air New Zealand is enhancing its operations in Perth with the introduction of three new weekly flights to and from Auckland, which are timed to connect passengers to the airline’s…
Air New Zealand promotes surfing with new safety video
Air New Zealand will promote some of the world's most popular surfing spots in its latest novelty in-flight safety video.
The airline has assembled some of the world's best surfers to…
T2 Academy launches new agent training programmes
To celebrate four new modules joining the T2 Academy training programme line up, Travel 2 and its partners is rewarding agents with Red Letter Day experiences and cases of New Zealand wine.…
Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to Fiji
Fiji will welcome the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the first time later this year, when Air New Zealand upgrades its Auckland-Nadi service to the new aircraft.
Commencing on 27 November…
Air New Zealand flies to Houston
Air New Zealand has announced plans to expand its North American network with the launch of flights to Houston.
Commencing in mid-December 2015, the new route will operate five times…
Air NZ, Virgin add Sunshine Coast flights
Trans-Tasman alliance partners Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia have unveiled plans for their second seasonal Sunshine Coast service.
Running from December 2015 to February 2016,…
Air New Zealand acquires analytics company
Air New Zealand has confirmed the acquisition of a New Zealand-based analytics company.
In partnership with Aimia, a Canadian marketing and loyalty analytics firm, the airline will…
The Brief: New air routes, 23-27 March
Qatar Airways to fly to Zanzibar
Qatar Airways will launch flights to Zanzibar on 1 July, the airline’s third gateway in Tanzania after Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro.
The new…
Air New Zealand flies to Argentina
Air New Zealand will launch a new non-stop service to Argentina later this year.
Commencing on 1 December 2015, the new Auckland-Buenos Aires route will mark Air New Zealand’s first…
Air China expands international network
Air China has unveiled plans to launch several new international services, including an alliance with Air New Zealand.
The Beijing-based carrier will launch a new daily direct service…
Air New Zealand to join forces with Air China
Air New Zealand and Air China have released details of a proposed alliance.
The partnership would see Air China launch a new daily direct service between Beijing and Auckland, which…
Tourism NZ brings Middle Earth to Changi Airport
Tourism New Zealand has brought a slice of Middle Earth Singapore's Changi Airport, with a new Hobbiton display designed to promote the recently-launched flights between the two…
Travel operators race to develop Apple Watch apps
Accor Hotels has become one of the first operators to preview an app designed for Apple’s new Smartwatch, which officially debuted in the United States this week.
From the end of April,…
Air New Zealand profits rise 20%
Air New Zealand has reported a strong set of financial results for the first half of its financial year.
The national carrier generated pre-tax earnings of NZ$216 million (US$161m) for…
Air New Zealand orders two more Dreamliners
Air New Zealand has finalised an order for another two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The new aircraft, valued at US$514 million at list prices, are in addition to the airline’s previous…
The latest industry appointments
Kathryn Robertson has been promoted to general manager UK & Europe at Air New Zealand. Robertson first joined the team in 2007 as marketing manager UK & Europe and has since held…
Air China pens partnership with Air NZ
Air China has signed a statement of intent that could pave the way for a new strategic alliance with Air New Zealand.
The proposed alliance between the two national carriers and Star…
Air NZ drops three domestic destinations
Air New Zealand has announced a major revision of its domestic operations, including the cessation of all flights to three cities.
From April 2015, the national carrier, under its…
Air NZ releases Hobbit safety video
Air New Zealand has released the latest in its series of novelty in-flight safety videos, this time starring the cast of the Hobbit movies.
Titled 'The Most Epic Safety Video Ever…
China Airlines brings SkyCouch seats to Asia
China Airlines (CAL) has taken delivery of its first brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which comes equipped with Air New Zealand's 'SkyCouch' seats.
First introduced by the Kiwi…
SIA, Air New Zealand reveal details of alliance
Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand have unveiled details of their new joint venture, which goes on sale this week.
Commencing on 6 January 2015, the Star Alliance partners will…
Air NZ boosts North American routes
Air New Zealand is adding more flights to its North American schedules.
Next year, the national carrier said it plans to offer extra flights from Auckland to both Los Angeles and…
Air New Zealand sees third year of growth
Air New Zealand has announced a 30% in pre-tax earnings to NZ$332 million (GBP169m) for the year ending 30 June, marking three years of earnings growth.
Net profit after tax for the…
SIA-Air NZ tie-up approved
The proposed alliance between Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand has been approved by regulatory authorities in New Zealand.
The two national carriers will now be able to proceed…
Air New Zealand welcomes first ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Air New Zealand has taken delivery of the world's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Approximately 1,000 Boeing employees joined Air New Zealand executives and guests in a ceremony at the…
Air NZ, Etihad expand cooperation
Air New Zealand and Etihad Airways have expanded their cooperation with the signing of a major new maintenance deal.
The new arrangement will see the Etihad perform all scheduled and…
New Dreamliner gets green light for launch
Boeing's new extended Dreamliner aircraft, the B787-9, has been officially approved for launch.
The new wide-body aircraft has been certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration…
Air New Zealand revamps short-haul fleet with Airbus
Air New Zealand has selected the new Airbus A320neo series to revamp its short-haul fleet.
The national carrier has placed an order for 10 A320neo and three A321neo aircraft, as well as…
Air NZ, Virgin boost trans-Tasman capacity
Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia will increase capacity on routes between Australia and New Zealand for the upcoming Southern Hemisphere summer season.
From November 2014 to March…
New Zealand partners luxury tourism event
Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand have partnered to become joint sponsors of Luxperience 2014, the luxury travel trade event in Sydney.
The two Kiwi organisations will be the…
Boeing unveils Air NZ’s all-black Dreamliner
Boeing has taken the wraps off Air New Zealand's first ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which has been painted with a striking all-black livery.
The aircraft, which will be delivered…
Air NZ to boost San Francisco capacity
Air New Zealand will increase capacity on its Auckland-San Francisco route later this year.
To cater for an expected rise in demand between mid-December 2014 and March 2015, the…
Record results for Air NZ
Air New Zealand achieved a sharp rise in profits in the first half of its financial year.
The airline generated record pre-tax earnings of NZ$180 million (US$150m), a year-on-year…
Air New Zealand makes model safety video
Air New Zealand has collaborated with Sport Illustrated’s Swimsuit franchise to create a new safety video with some of the world’s top models.
Chrissy Teigen, Ariel Meredith, Hannah…
Air NZ’s unveils beautiful new safety video
Air New Zealand has created what it claims to be "the world’s most beautiful safety video".
In collaboration with Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit franchise, on the eve of its 50th…
ATR celebrates record year
Aircraft manufacturer ATR is celebrating a record year.
The European turboprop-maker delivered 74 aircraft to customers during 2013 – the highest number ever registered in a single…
SIA to bring A380 to New Zealand
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will fly its Airbus A380 to New Zealand for the first time later this year, following a major new alliance with Air New Zealand.
The partnership will see…
China Airlines to roll-out Air NZ’s Skycouches
China Airlines (CAL) will roll-out Air New Zealand's Skycouch concept following the signing of a licensing agreement with the Auckland-based carrier.
Following the agreement,…
New Dreamliner makes international debut
The new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Auckland today (Monday 6 January 2014), marking the new aircraft's international debut.
The extended version of the fuel-efficient…
Boeing plans 787-9 preview flight to New Zealand
Boeing will undertake a special preview flight of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to New Zealand this month.
The aircraft is expected to enter commercial service later this year with…
Travel Daily’s Ones to Watch for 2014
As another year begins, Travel Daily looks at the major trends that could impact the Asian travel industry in 2014...
Boeing 787-9 – Problems solved?
The new extended version of…
Which? reveals ‘best and worst’ airlines
Aurigny Air Services, Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines have been named as the ‘best’ airlines in the latest Which? survey.
All three airlines scored a 87% for service in the…
Air New Zealand unveils latest Hobbit livery
Air New Zealand has unveiled a new special livery promoting the latest Hobbit movie.
The airline has adorned one of its Boeing 777-300 aircraft with a picture of the mythical dragon…
Air New Zealand kicks off Hobbit 2 campaign
Air New Zealand has commenced its second wave of Hobbit-themed marketing ahead of the release of ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ later this year.
The airline’s new campaign…
Air NZ to launch Dreamliner on Perth route
Air New Zealand will launch the first ever scheduled commercial flight of the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the Auckland-Perth route, the carrier revealed today (7 November…
Air NZ boosts Christchurch capacity
Air New Zealand added extra capacity to and from Christchurch this week.
The national carrier has more than doubled the frequency of its flights between the South Island city and New…
The latest staff appointments
Antony Price has been appointed general manager UK & Europe at Air New Zealand. Price previously worked for the airline in Los Angeles focused on the Americas market. Prior to…
Air NZ goes old school with new safety video
Air New Zealand has teamed up with Betty White, star of the classic TV show the Golden Girls, for its latest in-flight safety video.
Launching today (10 October 2013), the 'Safety Old…
The latest industry appointments
KELVIN TAN has been appointed as Celebrity Cruises' new commercial director for Asia Pacific. Tan moves to Celebrity from the brand's parent company, Royal Caribbean, where he served as…
Asian aviation tidbits
Spring Airlines to launch cross-Strait flights
Spring Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights to Kaohsiung. Commencing on 27 October 2013, the new service will mark the…
Air New Zealand’s new livery takes flight
The first Airbus A320 aircraft bearing Air New Zealand’s new livery took to skies this week.
The new white livery features a black tail with the New Zealand fern emblem in contrasting…
Star Alliance opens new LAX lounge
The new Star Alliance Lounge opens this week at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Officially launching on 25 September 2013, the lounge will be open to all first, business and…
Boeing’s extended Dreamliner takes flight
The extended version of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft took to the skies for the first time this week.
The B787-9, which is six metres longer than the standard Dreamliner and can…
Virgin Australia-Air New Zealand alliance given green light
A potential alliance between Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand has been given the green light by the Australia Competition and Consumer Commission.
The decision, which…
Boeing unveils 787-9 Dreamliner
The first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has rolled out of the paint hangar adorned with the US planemaker's blue and white livery.
Due to enter service next year, the B787-9 will be the…
Jet Airways code shares with Air New Zealand
Jet Airways has entered into a reciprocal frequent flyer partnership with Air New Zealand.
JetPrivilege members may now earn and redeem their JPMiles on the entire network of Air New…
Air NZ to promote Australia
Air New Zealand has signed a new deal that will see it spend AU$3 million (US$2.8m) promoting Australia.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Tourism Australia will see the…
Air New Zealand receives A320
Air New Zealand has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320 aircraft.
Handed over to the carrier on the first day of the Paris Air Show, the new single-aisle jet becomes the first A320 in…
Asian aviation tidbits
Asiana to add Indonesia flights
Asiana Airlines has announced plans to launch two new routes to Indonesia. From 19 July 2013, the South Korean carrier will commence daily flights…
New livery marks Air NZ partnership
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand have signed a new agreement that will see the national carrier place the tourism board’s fern emblem on its aircraft.
The one-year partnership is…
Air New Zealand, Tourism New Zealand sign £9.9m deal
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand have entered a one-year partnership worth NZ$20 million (GBP9.9m, US$15.5m) to promote the destination.
The pair have signed a Memorandum of…
Air NZ ups stake in Virgin Australia
Air New Zealand has entered into an agreement to acquire a further 3% of Virgin Australia, taking its total interest to 22.99%.
The agreement is still subject to approval by…
Longer Dreamliner takes shape
Boeing has begun final assembly of its first ever B787-9 - the new, longer version of the Dreamliner.
The second version of the B787 series began taking shape on schedule 30 May 2013…
Profits up at Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has posted its best interim profit result in five years.
Its net profit increased to NZ$100 million (GBP54.5m) in its latest half-year results compared to GBP33.9m…
Air New Zealand unveils The Hobbit plane
Air New Zealand has unveiled a special new livery to mark its partnership with upcoming movie, 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'.
Ahead of the Wellington premier of The Hobbit on…
Air New Zealand unveils Hobbit plane
Air New Zealand has unveiled a special new livery to mark its partnership with upcoming movie, 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'.
Ahead of the Wellington premier of The Hobbit on…
Air NZ agrees Sunshine Coast return
Air New Zealand has agreed to return to the Sunshine Coast for an extended season in 2013.
The airline, along with its alliance partner Virgin Australia, launched direct seasonal flights…
Peter Jackson appears in safety video
Film director Peter Jackson has appeared in Air New Zealand’s new safety video as part of the airline’s tie-up with his new The Hobbit film.
Jackson, alongside the character Gollum;…
Air NZ receives new ‘all black’ ATR
Air New Zealand today took delivery of its first ATR 72-600 aircraft, painted in an all black livery, as part of the airline’s sponsorship of New Zealand’s national rugby team.
The new…
Air NZ plans second season for Bali
Air New Zealand has confirmed plans to return to Bali for a second summer season in 2013.
The airline operated twice weekly Auckland-Denpasar flights between June and October this year, and…
Air NZ boosts North America routes
Air New Zealand will ramp up its North American routes next year, adding 5,000 extra seats per month to its San Francisco, Vancouver and Los Angeles routes.
From April 2013, the national…
Air NZ upgrades long-haul fleet
Air New Zealand is investing more than NZ$100 million (US$83m) to upgrade its fleet of Boeing 777-200ERs, bringing them in line with the rest of the airline's long-haul fleet.
The…
Tourism NZ unveils Hobbit campaign
Tourism New Zealand is aiming to tap into the popularity of the forthcoming Hobbit movies with a new international marketing drive.
The '100% Middle Earth, 100% Pure New Zealand' campaign…
Air NZ Beech aircraft return to service
Air New Zealand's domestic subsidiary, Eagle Air has returned four of its Beech 1900D aircraft to service.
The 19-seat aircraft were taken out of service on Tuesday after one of the…
Aircraft cracks and ash cloud hit Air NZ flights
Air New Zealand suffered a series of natural and man-made problems today, causing a delays to its domestic passenger services.
Firstly, the airline discovered cracks in several of its light…
Air NZ boosts Queenstown flights
Air New Zealand is increasing capacity on its Auckland-Queenstown route.
The carrier will boost capacity to 5,200 weekly seats each way during the southern hemisphere summer period. Flights…
Star Alliance to get new home at LAX
Star Alliance carriers will move to a new home at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) from early 2014.
Asia Pacific-based Star members including Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Air…
Air NZ goes back to black with new livery
Air New Zealand has unveiled the first aircraft in its new black and white livery.
The tails of all new aircraft entering the fleet will be painted black, with the 'Koru' symbol in white,…
Air NZ seals Hobbit movie tie-up
Air New Zealand has signed a global two-movie partnership with 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' and 'The Hobbit: There and Back Again'.
As part of the two-year partnership, the airline…
Air NZ seals Hobbit movie tie-up
Air New Zealand has signed a global two-movie partnership with 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' and 'The Hobbit: There and Back Again'.
As part of the two-year partnership, the airline…
Air NZ launches flights to Sunshine Coast
Air New Zealand has launched its first direct flight to south Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
The new route launched on Sunday 1 July 2012, following a partnership between the airline,…
‘Celebrities’ make Air NZ safety video
The Queen, Barack Obama and Snopp Dogg are amongst the hand-drawn celebrities featured in Air New Zealand’s new safety video.
The in-flight video will debut early next month with voice…
New Zealand ski fields to open tomorrow
Heavy snow blanketed New Zealand's South Island this week, allowing the 2012 ski season to get underway at both Mount Hutt and Coronet Peak tomorrow (Saturday 9 June).
At Mount Hutt, an…
Dreamliner heads Down Under for final leg of world tour
Boeing will fly its new B787 Dreamliner to Australia and New Zealand this month on the final leg of its world tour.
The Dream Tour's seventh and final leg will see the aircraft touch down…
Air NZ boosts ski season capacity
Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia are boosting capacity between Australia and Queenstown to cater for the expected rise in demand during the upcoming ski season.
The carriers will add a…
Air NZ boosts North America
Air New Zealand is adding capacity to its North American routes.
Between late October 2012 and March 2013 the airline will add a third weekly Boeing 767-300 service to the Auckland-Honolulu…
Air NZ boosts Auckland-Perth route
Air New Zealand has announced plans to boost capacity on its Auckland-Perth route by more than 20%.
From 3 September, Air New Zealand will replace its 234-seat Boeing 767-300 with a…
Air NZ agrees conversation tie-up
Air New Zealand has signed a new three-year commercial partnership with New Zealand’s Department of Conservation (DOC).
The deal, which was penned last week between New Zealand’s Prime…
Air NZ grounds ATR fleet
Air New Zealand has grounded its fleet of ATR aircraft after hairline cracks were found in cockpit windows during an inspection.
The cracks were discovered during routine maintenance in…
Air NZ to boost capacity to North America
Air New Zealand will increase capacity into the North American destinations of Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver over the coming months.
From mid-June, the airline will start…
