Air New Zealand - Latest News [Page 48]
Kiwis first in the world to see Dragon Smaug from The Hobbit
Monday, 2 December 2013, 8:59 am | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand today revealed Peter Jackson’s theatrical interpretation of the mythical Dragon Smaug exclusively to the world, ten days ahead of the release of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ... More >>
Crown completes sell down
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 9:11 am | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand notes the Crown has announced that it has completed the sell down of part of its shareholding in Air New Zealand. The Crown has sold just over 221 million ordinary shares, which represent approximately 20% of the issued ordinary ... More >>
Middle-earth – closer than you think
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 9:08 am | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand is giving Hobbit fans the chance to join the celebration with the stars at the red carpet premiere of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug in Hollywood. More >>
Airpoints Programme Bolsters Generosity for Members
Tuesday, 19 November 2013, 3:27 pm | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand’s 1.4 million Airpoints members will now earn Airpoints Dollars on every regularly available fare and can look forward to enjoying several million more Airpoints Dollars every year following changes announced today. More >>
Statement from Air New Zealand
Sunday, 17 November 2013, 7:10 pm | Air New Zealand
Media release 17 November 2013 Statement from Air New Zealand Air New Zealand notes today’s announcement of the Government’s plans for sale of part of its shareholding in the company. As has been indicated in recent months Air New Zealand considers ... More >>
Air New Zealand to Support Virgin Australia Rights Issue
Thursday, 14 November 2013, 12:13 pm | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand confirms that it will be fully supporting the rights issue announced by Virgin Australia earlier today. The A$350 million capital raising will further strengthen Virgin Australia as it consolidates and builds its position in the Australian ... More >>
Auckland-Perth to be world’s first scheduled 787-9 route
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 7:16 pm | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has announced Auckland-Perth will be the first scheduled route ever operated by the revolutionary new Boeing 787-9 when the airline takes delivery of the launch aircraft next year. More >>
Airline licensing deal for Kiwi designed Skycouch
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 7:15 pm | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has signed a deal licensing its Skycouch seat product to a large airline based in Asia. More >>
Air New Zealand Incident at Auckland airport
Sunday, 3 November 2013, 10:04 am | Air New Zealand
Further to our earlier announcement concerning the Vincent Aviation operated flight number NZ2067 which was involved in an incident at Auckland Airport shortly before 3pm. More >>
Eagle Air Incident at Auckland Airport
Sunday, 3 November 2013, 10:02 am | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand confirms that a Vincent Aviation operated Jetstream 31 aircraft operating NZ 2067 for Eagle Air from Auckland to Taupo was involved in an incident shortly before 3pm Saturday. More >>
Air New Zealand’s Los Angeles operations returning to normal
Saturday, 2 November 2013, 2:44 pm | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand operations in and out of Los Angeles are beginning to return to normal following today’s shooting incident at the airport and the lifting of the FAA’s ban on Los Angeles bound aircraft departing their points of origin. More >>
Los Angeles Airport incident update
Saturday, 2 November 2013, 2:30 pm | Air New Zealand
The FAA has issued a national ground-stop, or hold, for all arriving flights that have not yet departed from their originating airports to LAX following the shooting incident at the airport this morning. This ground stop does not affect departing ... More >>
Air NZ receives another two global travel accollades
Friday, 18 October 2013, 5:16 pm | Air New Zealand
Readers of the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler magazine have named Air New Zealand one of the top five international airlines in the world and in China the airline has been named in the top 10 at the country’s annual China Travel + Leisure awards. More >>
Antarctica: No Ordinary Place, No Ordinary Assignment
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 4:16 pm | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has launched a global search for an environmental enthusiast keen to share the wonders of the Antarctic frozen continent with the world. More >>
Rebuild activity stimulates regional capacity
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 10:42 am | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has this week added significant capacity between Christchurch and several regional ports as earthquake rebuild efforts stimulate travel demand. More >>
Weather conditions disrupting air travel today
Monday, 14 October 2013, 9:50 am | Air New Zealand
Weather conditions have caused some disruption to flights in Wellington this morning and further disruptions are possible in other parts of the lower North and South Islands. More >>
Air NZ increases capacity to Hawaii, Pacific Islands
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 11:28 am | Air New Zealand
Kiwis’ love affair with the beach is set to continue with Air New Zealand announcing it will increase capacity on its Auckland to Honolulu service, on Pacific Island routes and operate a third season of its Auckland to Bali service. More >>
Air NZ celebrates double win at 2013 World Travel Awards
Wednesday, 2 October 2013, 9:53 am | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand is celebrating a double victory at the prestigious World Travel Awards announced in Dubai, United Arab Emirates overnight. More >>
Air NZ offers more convenient Rotorua-Sydney schedule
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 11:06 am | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand and Rotorua International Airport are working together to help stimulate passenger growth on the direct service between Rotorua and Sydney. More >>
New Air New Zealand livery takes flight
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 4:46 pm | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand is encouraging Kiwi plane-spotters to keep their eyes on the sky tomorrow as the first aircraft bearing the airline’s New Zealand Fern Mark inspired livery takes flight across the country. More >>