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Paving The Way: Countdown To Major Runway Upgrades At AKL

Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 8:41 am | Auckland Airport

Groundwork is already well underway at Auckland Airport in preparation for the largest programme of pavement upgrades to take place on the runway in 20 years – planned maintenance that is essential to the future resilience and safety of the airfield. More >>

Auckland Airport & Delhi Airport Form New Partnership Supporting Travel & Trade Growth

Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 8:15 am | Auckland Airport

The two airports will share insights on best practice for airport operations, management and customer experience. More >>

Next Stop For Kiwi Explorers: Keeping Up With The Changing Trends In The Great OE

Tuesday, 25 February 2025, 1:04 pm | Auckland Airport

Releasing its inaugural report into the Great Overseas Experience (OE) today, Auckland Airport, the starting point for Kiwi OEs since the 1960s, has revealed the past and future travel trends shaping the OE. More >>

Cupid’s Cargo: Flower Freight To And From AKL For Valentine’s Day

Friday, 14 February 2025, 1:02 pm | Auckland Airport

Last February 30 tonnes of roses flew into AKL, with imports largely sourced from two main origin countries Colombia (14 tonnes) and India (13 tonnes). More >>

New Heights: Vertical Construction Begins On AKL’s Domestic Jet Terminal

Monday, 10 February 2025, 5:19 pm | Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport Chief Infrastructure Officer, Susana Fueyo Suarez, said the first structural column going in for the new domestic jet terminal is an incredible milestone to reach, particularly for the team working on the build. More >>

Christmas Connections: Reuniting Loved Ones This Holiday Season

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 9:43 am | Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport is a key connection point for about 26,000 tonnes of goods coming in and out of the country through Auckland Airport across the Christmas and New Year period (December 2024 and January 2025). More >>

3.50pm: AKL Airline Technology System Outage Due To Fault With External Network Provider

Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 4:37 pm | Auckland Airport

Through a process of elimination our technology team was able to isolate that the fault had occurred in the domain of one of the network providers, likely originating from one of their own customers. More >>

External Network Outage At International Terminal Now Resolved

Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 11:59 am | Auckland Airport

The network outage impacting systems at the Auckland Airport international terminal has now been resolved, and airlines are underway checking in passengers and bags. More >>

No Cable Cuts Have Taken Place By AKL Construction Teams

Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 11:43 am | Auckland Airport

“Reports that a cable cut caused the delays experienced by travellers are incorrect. The report has originated from an email sent by an external organisation in the early hours of this morning to airlines operating at Auckland Airport, speculating about ... More >>

External Network Outage Creating Delays For Travellers At The International Terminal

Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 9:13 am | Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport wishes to advise travellers that this is creating delays and congestion in the international check in area, and causing slower than usual processes for some airlines checking-in passengers. More >>

That’s Lit! Auckland Airport First In The Country To Have LED Runway Lights For Low Visibility Touchdowns

Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 3:36 pm | Auckland Airport

Shining bright down the length of the 3.6km runway, around 600 light-emitting diode (LED) lights, have replaced a halogen lamp system – work all done under the cover of darkness. More >>

The Network Effect: EY Report Reveals Auckland Airport’s Critical Role In Global Supply Chain

Monday, 25 November 2024, 11:10 pm | Auckland Airport

Speaking at the NZ Airports Association annual hui in Hamilton, Auckland Airport Chief Customer Officer Scott Tasker said the investment underway at Auckland Airport will be a key enabler of future growth right across New Zealand. More >>

Auckland Airport Lands New Zealand’s First ‘Disabled Aircraft Recovery Kit’

Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 9:07 am | Auckland Airport

The $4 million disabled aircraft recovery kit (DAR) can lift and tow large passenger aircraft if immobile. More >>

A Shorter Walk For International Travellers Needing A Pick-up From Auckland Airport

Monday, 30 September 2024, 10:29 pm | Auckland Airport

There is no change to the location of courtesy shuttles to off-airport rental car, parking and hotel operations, which stay in their current location More >>

Auckland Airport Check-in Overhaul: Tech Upgrade To Bring Faster Check-in

Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:25 am | Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport will replace traditional check-in desks with self-service kiosks and bag drops this summer, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce waiting times for international travellers. More >>

FY24 Results: Solid Performance As International Airlines Return To AKL

Thursday, 22 August 2024, 12:50 pm | Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport today announced its financial results for the year to 30 June 2024. More >>

Jet-set Go: Auckland Airport Gears Up For July School Break Travel Rush

Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 1:21 pm | Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport Chief Operations Officer, Chloe Surridge, said around 55,000 people will be taking to the skies on the busiest days over the school break at Auckland Airport –the equivalent to the entire population of Nelson arriving and departing ... More >>

China Airlines Brings A New Summer Connection To Auckland Airport

Monday, 24 June 2024, 6:41 pm | Auckland Airport

The new seasonal service starting in December will fly five times a week between Auckland and Melbourne and on to Taipei, providing another option across the Tasman for Kiwi travellers and air cargo space onward into key export markets. More >>

Paving The Way For Girls In Infrastructure At AKL: Group Of 80 Young Wāhine Tour Construction Sites

Thursday, 20 June 2024, 10:19 am | Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport yesterday hosted 80 female high school students across three of its major development sites, for Infrastructure New Zealand’s ‘Girls in Infrastructure®’ program. More >>

Celebrating Walks Of NZ Along New AKL Walkway, As Construction Advances For Terminal Integration

Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 9:13 am | Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport has teamed up with the Department of Conservation (DOC) to showcase Aotearoa New Zealand’s beautiful walks along the new green line walkway, where an estimated 24,000 travellers walk each week between the international and domestic ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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