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A Star Is Born As Air New Zealand Unveils New Star Alliance Aircraft

Monday, 29 August 2022, 10:24 am | Air New Zealand

Kiwis will see a new star in the sky over Aotearoa as Air New Zealand reveals its world-first Star Alliance livery. The airline’s newest A321neo will sport a one-of-a-kind look – a jet black Star Alliance livery. Air New Zealand’s Chief Transformation ... More >>

Refuelled For Recovery, Air New Zealand Announces 2022 Annual Result

Thursday, 25 August 2022, 9:21 am | Air New Zealand

In a year of ongoing twists and turns, Air New Zealand has recapitalised its business and, in the last quarter, experienced greater than expected demand for travel, while managing rising costs and an ongoing pandemic. More >>

Air New Zealand’s First Mojave Desert-based 777-300 Touches Down In Auckland

Tuesday, 23 August 2022, 5:12 pm | Air New Zealand

After almost two years in deep storage in Victorville, California, Air New Zealand welcomed back its first 777-300 aircraft, registration ZK-OKP, from the desert this morning. ZK-OKP took off from Los Angeles International Airport just before 9pm local ... More >>

Six Baby Tūturuatu Hitch A Lift On Air New Zealand

Tuesday, 16 August 2022, 11:35 am | Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand has given a helping wing to six young tūturuatu (Shore plover), relocating them from Cape Sanctuary in Hawke’s Bay to their new home on Motutapu Island. Shore plovers are endemic to New Zealand and are one of the world's rarest ... More >>

Air New Zealand Plans Ahead For A Smoother Summer

Thursday, 11 August 2022, 9:27 am | Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand is taking proactive measures to protect the travel plans of its customers as sickness levels continue to cause disruption. Over the next six months, the airline will operate a slightly reduced schedule of 1.5 percent fewer seats than ... More >>

Swapping Sand For Skies, Air New Zealand Prepares Its First Mojave Desert-based 777-300 For Flight

Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 7:50 pm | Air New Zealand

After 696 days in deep storage, Air New Zealand is bringing its first Victorville-based 777-300 aircraft out of the desert. In 2020, the airline sent four 777-300s to the Victorville storage facility in the Mojave Desert due to the severe impacts of Covid-19 ... More >>

Air New Zealand Second Airline Globally To Announce Ambitious Science-based Emissions Reduction Target

Thursday, 4 August 2022, 11:39 am | Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand has taken another important step on its Flight NZ0 journey by setting an ambitious science-based target to reduce carbon emissions by 2030. The interim target, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), requires a 28.9% ... More >>

Tālofa Lava Samoa: Air New Zealand Welcomes Samoa Borders Opening

Friday, 29 July 2022, 10:38 am | Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand is excited to reunite friends and aiga (family) in Samoa when the Pacific Island nation opens its borders to the world next week. After more than two years of the country’s borders being closed, Flight NZ990 will touch down in Apia ... More >>

Come Join Our Whānau - Air New Zealand Supporting Auckland Airport Job Fair

Thursday, 28 July 2022, 3:21 pm | Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand is on the lookout for more amazing people to join the airline as it continues its biggest recruitment drive to date. The airline will be one of more than 30 organisations represented at the Auckland Airport Job Fair this Saturday, ... More >>

Adverse Weather Disrupting Flights And Displacing Aircraft Around New Zealand

Thursday, 21 July 2022, 7:35 pm | Air New Zealand

Continued wild weather is causing significant disruption to Air New Zealand’s services across much of the country. At least 130 flights were cancelled today due to gale force winds and further cancellations are expected tonight and tomorrow. ... More >>

Winter Woes? Air New Zealand Extends Covid Flexibility Policy To 31 August 2022

Friday, 15 July 2022, 2:52 pm | Air New Zealand

As winter illness sets in, more than 20,000 Air New Zealand customers have opted to stay home these school holidays, making use of the airline’s Covid flexibility policy. Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran says over the last week ... More >>

Air New Zealand Brings Back Covid Flexibility Policy To Help Customers

Saturday, 9 July 2022, 6:30 pm | Air New Zealand

In response to increasing levels of illness in the community, Air New Zealand is reintroducing its Covid Flexibility Policy until 31 July, offering customers the flexibility of opting into credit if they are no longer able to travel. The airline ... More >>

Air New Zealand Gears Up For Busy School Holidays As Winter Ills Settle In

Friday, 8 July 2022, 11:04 am | Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand is advising customers of potential disrupts and flight changes as winter weather and sickness hits the network at a peak time. The airline is facing its busiest July school holiday period in two years, with more than 672,000 customers ... More >>

Air New Zealand Increases Capacity To Los Angeles And Seoul

Thursday, 7 July 2022, 4:47 pm | Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand will boost capacity between Auckland and two of its popular destinations - Los Angeles and Seoul, adding an additional 21,200 seats between the two routes. Between 15 August and 29 October 2022, Air New Zealand will increase frequency between More >>

Air New Zealand Offers Best Sleep In The Sky As It Unveils New Cabin

Wednesday, 29 June 2022, 5:55 am | Air New Zealand

From 2024, Air New Zealand will offer a new Business Premier Luxe suite, a new Business Premier seat and the world's first Skynest It will offer the most choice of any airline in its three cabins to get the best sleep in the sky The airline has responded to ... More >>

The Sky Is The Limit - Air New Zealand To Relaunch 14 International Routes In 16 Days

Thursday, 23 June 2022, 12:18 pm | Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand is gearing up for the busiest July in two years with the relaunch of 14 international routes in 16 days. With these routes back in action, the airline will be operating 60 percent of its international capacity - the most international ... More >>

Join Araraurangi (Air New Zealand) In The Waka Rererangi For A Matariki Journey

Friday, 17 June 2022, 12:34 pm | Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand is launching a mixed reality Matariki exhibition at Canterbury Museum on 18 June, inviting attendees into the sky without leaving the room. Leading on from the Tiaki and the Guardians Safety Video launched earlier this year, Pou Tikanga, ... More >>

“It’s Aotearoa On A Plate” – Air New Zealand Unveils New Menu

Wednesday, 8 June 2022, 11:40 am | Air New Zealand

As international travel kicks off again, Air New Zealand is switching up its inflight menu to highlight the finest local produce and show meals are anything but plane at 40,000ft. The airline is unveiling its new Business Premier menu, which showcases ... More >>

Air New Zealand Appoints Chief Sustainability Officer

Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 9:33 am | Air New Zealand

Kiri Hannifin has been appointed to the newly created role of Chief Sustainability Officer, an executive position recognising the importance of sustainability across all aspects of the company’s operation and increased focus the airline is placing ... More >>

Air New Zealand To Boost Contact Centre Staff As Kiwis Start To Book Travel

Saturday, 7 May 2022, 5:27 pm | Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand has seen an increase in bookings as customers rush to take advantage of open borders. While it’s welcome news for the airline and New Zealand, it is not without challenge.  Air New Zealand Chief Customer and Sales Officer ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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