Air New Zealand - Latest News [Page 59]
Demand triples for Japanese charter flights
Wednesday, 18 August 2010, 4:20 pm | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has more than tripled the number of charter flights it will be operating from Japan to New Zealand this summer in response to a resurgence in demand from this high spending tourism market. More >>
Air NZ to carry disrupted Pacific Blue passengers
Monday, 16 August 2010, 2:56 pm | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand will carry thousands of passengers disrupted by Pacific Blue’s withdrawal of domestic services. More >>
A statement from Air New Zealand CEO Rob Fyfe
Thursday, 12 August 2010, 9:30 am | Air New Zealand
It is with deep sadness to learn this evening that Hong Kong Police have located the body of Air New Zealand 777 First Officer Steve Morrissey. More >>
Plans for a second visit to Antarctica for Erebus
Tuesday, 3 August 2010, 10:02 am | Air New Zealand
A planned day-trip to Antarctica for up to 80 family representatives of those lost in the 1979 Erebus tragedy will provide an important opportunity for healing and closure, Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe said today. More >>
Massive 30% discount for frequent regional flyers
Monday, 26 July 2010, 1:30 pm | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has further boosted its commitment to regional New Zealand, by offering the opportunity for frequent flyers to slash the cost of their travel. More >>
Airline Consortium To Take Holding In Queenstown
Friday, 23 July 2010, 4:42 pm | Air New Zealand
Travellers to and from Queenstown could be spared big hikes in airfares if the local airport broadened its shareholder base. More >>
Air New Zealand response to media speculation
Friday, 16 July 2010, 10:00 am | Air New Zealand
Commenting on media speculation, Air New Zealand advises it has not purchased any shares in Virgin Blue. Any such purchase would require FIRB approval in accordance with the Australian Government Policy on foreign investment due to the substantial ... More >>
Air New Zealand increases flights into Wanaka
Tuesday, 13 July 2010, 12:15 pm | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand today announced that it will be increasing the number of flights into and out of Wanaka. More >>
World’s Top Airline CEOs Descend on Queenstown
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 2:49 pm | Air New Zealand
More than two dozen CEOs of the world’s top airlines will meet in Queenstown this December, following Air New Zealand’s successful pitch to secure the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board meeting in New Zealand. More >>
Check-in kiosks saves time for passengers
Tuesday, 1 June 2010, 4:26 pm | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has today unveiled a new kiosk check-in experience for passengers flying to Australia, aimed to halve the time it takes to check-in. More >>
Air New Zealand to offer inflight email, texting
Wednesday, 26 May 2010, 3:18 pm | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand will be enabling its new Boeing 777-300 aircraft with mobile phone and data capability, with the first aircraft due for delivery in November this year. More >>
Air New Zealand starts adding back capacity
Tuesday, 25 May 2010, 2:42 pm | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand will be increasing its international and domestic capacity by 4.9% and 3.8% respectively for its upcoming Northern Winter 2010 schedule. More >>
Air NZ, Virgin Blue announce trans-Tasman alliance
Monday, 3 May 2010, 1:38 pm | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand Ltd (NZSX: AIR) and Virgin Blue Airlines Group (ASX: VBA) have today announced their intention to seek regulatory approval to create an alliance on the trans-Tasman. More >>
Continental Airlines Code Share Tourism Boost
Friday, 9 April 2010, 1:59 pm | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand and Continental Airlines have today commenced a reciprocal code share agreement, making travel to New Zealand easier and more convenient for Americans from some of the most populous states in the USA. More >>
Air New Zealand transforms Tasman-Pacific services
Thursday, 18 March 2010, 4:43 pm | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand announced today a transformation of its trans-Tasman and Pacific Island services commencing later this year. More >>
Air New Zealand Increases Domestic Capacity
Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 1:33 pm | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand will be significantly increasing domestic seat capacity due to growing demand and the expected impact of the Rugby World Cup from January next year. More >>
Air New Zealand earnings improve
Friday, 26 February 2010, 10:46 am | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand today announced normalised earnings* before taxation of $96 million for the six month period ended 31 December 2009, an increase of $70 million on the same period last year. More >>
New Interiors and Service Provides Luxury Jet Feel
Tuesday, 26 January 2010, 11:16 am | Air New Zealand
Luxurious chalk coloured leather premium seating, deep ink colours and mood lighting in all cabins of Air New Zealand’s new Boeing 777-300ER cabins will provide an interiors look more akin to a private jet than a commercial jetliner. More >>
Premium Economy Booming For Air New Zealand
Tuesday, 26 January 2010, 11:10 am | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand is predicting dramatic growth in premium travel, specifically Premium Economy, with its new fleet of Boeing 777-300 aircraft to have 39 per cent more seats in this class than on its 777-200 aircraft and 28 per cent more than on its 747-400 ... More >>
Air NZ Gives Big Capacity Boost for Queenstown
Tuesday, 12 January 2010, 12:10 pm | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand will increase trans-Tasman capacity between Australia and Queenstown by a further 20% this coming ski season, taking the total number of direct services to 12 per week. For the peak July and August periods, return services from Sydney ... More >>