Air New Zealand Public Affairs - Latest News [Page 2]
Air NZ welcomes reauthorisation of trans-Tasman alliance
Friday, 20 September 2013, 1:37 pm | Air New Zealand Public Affairs
Air New Zealand welcomes the decision today by the Minister of Transport Hon Gerry Brownlee to extend authorisation of the trans-Tasman alliance between Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia until 31 October 2018. More >>
Air NZ congratulates Boeing on successful 787-9 test flight
Wednesday, 18 September 2013, 1:37 pm | Air New Zealand Public Affairs
Air New Zealand’s aspiration to further enhance the commercial performance of its international business took a big step forward today with the completion of the inaugural test flight of the Boeing 787-9. More >>
Air New Zealand cuts fares between Gisborne and Auckland
Monday, 9 September 2013, 1:34 pm | Air New Zealand Public Affairs
Air New Zealand has reduced fares between Gisborne and Auckland by an average of 11 percent with the introduction of a new cut price lead in fare of $79. The reduction across all fare types on the route reflects operational efficiencies that have been ... More >>
Japanese charter visitors set to double
Friday, 6 September 2013, 2:09 pm | Air New Zealand Public Affairs
Air New Zealand’s 2013/2014 Japanese charter programme is set to bring more than double the number of Japanese visitors to New Zealand this summer compared to the previous year’s programme. More >>
Love in the air for Kiwi couple
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 3:12 pm | Air New Zealand Public Affairs
An Auckland-based same-sex couple with three children will make history when they exchange vows in New Zealand skies, when the Marriage Amendment Act comes into effect on 19 August. More >>
Air New Zealand: Weather Update
Friday, 21 June 2013, 4:01 pm | Air New Zealand Public Affairs
Strong winds in Wellington continue to disrupt Air New Zealand’s operations, however, a limited number of services have now operated in and out of the Capital. Restrictions on ground operations continue, including a limit on the number of domestic gates ... More >>
Major milestone for Air New Zealand's Boeing 787-9 programme
Thursday, 9 May 2013, 11:52 am | Air New Zealand Public Affairs
The first of Air New Zealand's Boeing 787-9 aircraft to be constructed has achieved a major milestone this week with the arrival of the first major part of the new aircraft at Boeing's Everett factory in Seattle three weeks ahead of schedule. More >>
Air New Zealand Enhances The Customer Experience For Travel
Monday, 22 April 2013, 10:27 am | Air New Zealand Public Affairs
Media release 22 April 2013 Air New Zealand Enhances The Customer Experience For Travel To North America More >>
Air NZ supports Govt’s increased investment in Tourism NZ
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 2:39 pm | Air New Zealand Public Affairs
Air New Zealand welcomes the Government’s announcement today to invest an incremental $158 million over the next four years to grow tourism to New Zealand. Chief Executive Officer Christopher Luxon says, “This is a significant investment in growing tourism ... More >>
Air New Zealand wins global sustainable tourism award
Wednesday, 10 April 2013, 2:06 pm | Air New Zealand Public Affairs
Air New Zealand has taken top honours at the 2013 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, recognising sustainable tourism global best practice. The airline was named the winner in the Global Tourism Business category at the World Travel and Tourism Council’s (WTTC) ... More >>
Air New Zealand slashes Night Rider fares
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 3:08 pm | Air New Zealand Public Affairs
Air New Zealand is slashing Night Rider™ fares between Auckland and Wellington to $9 each way over the busy Queen’s Birthday holiday weekend. Air New Zealand Group GM New Zealand and Pacific Islands Cam Wallace says these bargain airfares ... More >>
Air New Zealand appoints new GM Customer Experience
Thursday, 7 March 2013, 2:00 pm | Air New Zealand Public Affairs
Air New Zealand has appointed Calum Laming to the newly created role of General Manager Customer Experience. Mr Laming joins Air New Zealand from Abu Dhabi where he was most recently Head of Guest Experience for Etihad Airways, the national airline of ... More >>
Air New Zealand Link named Domestic Airline of the Year
Friday, 1 March 2013, 2:50 pm | Air New Zealand Public Affairs
Air New Zealand Link has been named Domestic Airline of the Year at the second annual Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards. The awards honour businesses that lead their industry in customer satisfaction and are determined through the Roy Morgan Research ... More >>
Mt Tongariro Eruption – update 3
Thursday, 22 November 2012, 9:38 am | Air New Zealand Public Affairs
Media release 21 November 2012 Mt Tongariro Eruption – update 3 Air New Zealand advises that as a result of predicted ash cloud coverage following the eruption of Mount Tongariro, the airline is not expecting to be able to operate early services ... More >>
Mt Tongariro Eruption – update 2
Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 3:29 pm | Air New Zealand Public Affairs
Air New Zealand advises that flights operating to some airports east of Mount Tongariro may be delayed or cancelled as a result of the eruption at Mount Tongariro. More >>
New Sydney check-in kiosks will save passengers time
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 3:36 pm | Air New Zealand Public Affairs
Air New Zealand is the first airline to offer all international passengers departing Sydney International Airport for trans-Tasman and Pacific Island destinations fast track kiosk check-in facilities. More >>
Air NZ: daily late night $29 flights between Auckland/Wgtn
Friday, 19 October 2012, 2:27 pm | Air New Zealand Public Affairs
Air New Zealand is launching a new daily Night Rider™ service with every seat on the aircraft available at a fare of $29, for the last flight of the day between Auckland and Wellington. More >>
Last call for The Great Walker global search
Thursday, 18 October 2012, 3:32 pm | Air New Zealand Public Affairs
Time is running out to enter Air New Zealand’s Great Walker competition. With only a few days left to be in to experience the adventure of a lifetime entries have already been received from Invercargill to Iceland – and many points in between. More >>
Nation’s Biggest Boots to take on Air New Zealand in Chch
Friday, 5 October 2012, 3:08 pm | Air New Zealand Public Affairs
Media release 5 October 2012 Nation’s Biggest Boots set to take on Air New Zealand all black 777-300 in Christchurch New Zealand’s top provincial rugby placekickers are heading to Christchurch on Sunday 14 October, to line up next to the all black ... More >>
Air New Zealand calls for ban on hand-held lasers
Friday, 21 September 2012, 3:42 pm | Air New Zealand Public Affairs
Air New Zealand is calling for a New Zealand ban on powerful hand-held laser devices to protect the safety of the travelling public following the sentencing today of a teenager who aimed lasers at three commercial aircraft and a police helicopter. More >>