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Wellington Airport service to break records again
18 Mar 2024   /

Wellington Airport service to break records again

The capital’s Metlink Airport Express service is expected to break patronage totals for the second year running, according to Greater Wellington Regional Council.


Queenstown Airport pays QLDC $4m interim dividend
21 Feb 2024  

Queenstown Airport pays QLDC $4m interim dividend

The airport says sustained demand for travel to the resort, particularly from Australia, had resulted in “a strong financial performance”.


Christchurch Airport considers Tarras study “with caution”
30 Jan 2024   /

Christchurch Airport considers Tarras study “with caution”

Christchurch Airport says it will read a new study of Central Otago residents and its findings on the proposed Tarras airport “with caution”.


Taupō, Hawke’s Bay, Invercargill win airport awards
17 Oct 2023   /

Taupō, Hawke’s Bay, Invercargill win airport awards

Taupō, Hawke’s Bay, and Gisborne airports have been recognised at the New Zealand Airports Awards 2023.


Airport, nature precinct, venue amongst top architecture winners
20 Jun 2023   /

Airport, nature precinct, venue amongst top architecture winners

The architects behind Taupō Airport, Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct and the Sir Howard Morrison Centre have received accolades for their work at the The 2023 Te Kahui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Bay of Plenty and Waikato Awards.


Batik Air to connect Malaysia via Perth from Auckland
2 Jun 2023  

Batik Air to connect Malaysia via Perth from Auckland

Malaysian-based airline Batik Air, formerly known as Malindo Air will launch six direct flights weekly between Auckland and Perth from 24 August 2023.


Singapore Airlines boosts NZ summer capacity, adds A380
25 May 2023  

Singapore Airlines boosts NZ summer capacity, adds A380

Singapore Airlines is boosting seasonal capacity to Auckland and Christchurch from November.


Christchurch Airport promotes Justin Watson to CEO
19 Dec 2022   /

Christchurch Airport promotes Justin Watson to CEO

The appointment is effective 1 January 2023, with Malcolm Johns finishing up after nine years.


…but it does reveal its top dates for international arrivals
15 Dec 2022   /

…but it does reveal its top dates for international arrivals

The lead-up to Christmas and the second weekend of January will be the busiest.


Airlines, airports prep for millions of passenger movements over summer
14 Dec 2022   /

Airlines, airports prep for millions of passenger movements over summer

Airlines and airports are expecting millions of passenger movements over the summer break as travellers make the most of the first restriction-free holiday period since 2020.


Wellington Airport interim profit jumps as internationals return
31 Oct 2022  

Wellington Airport interim profit jumps as internationals return

Wellington International Airport Limited has reported net profit after tax of $11m for the six months ended 30 September 2022, up from the $2.9m reported for the same period last year.


Fiji Airways ramps up Wellington flights
11 Oct 2022   /

Fiji Airways ramps up Wellington flights

Fiji Airways is ramping up flights between Wellington and Nadi over the peak summer period.


Wellington Airport pricing decisions appropriate – ComCom
28 Sep 2022   /

Wellington Airport pricing decisions appropriate – ComCom

The airport’s target return of 5.88% was considered reasonable and “consistent with promoting the long-term benefit of consumers”, ComCom stated.


Domestic winter passenger volumes beat pre-Covid – Queenstown Airport
23 Sep 2022   /

Domestic winter passenger volumes beat pre-Covid – Queenstown Airport

Queenstown Airport has reported strong passenger volumes over winter, helped by the removal of border restriction and school holidays in New Zealand and Australia.


NZ Airports Awards judges reflect on culture-building prowess
22 Sep 2022   /

NZ Airports Awards judges reflect on culture-building prowess

Judges at the 2022 NZ Airports Awards have reflected on the strong theme of culture-building on show by nominees and winners at the event this year.


Marlborough Airport switches to ticketless parking
22 Sep 2022  

Marlborough Airport switches to ticketless parking

Marlborough Airport has introduced ticketless parking for all vehicles.


Invercargill – Auckland jet service project wins airport award
31 Aug 2022   /

Invercargill – Auckland jet service project wins airport award

Invercargill Airport Limited has picked up the Community Engagement Initiative of the Year at the 2021 New Zealand Airport Awards.


Air NZ warns of illness, weather disruptions
8 Jul 2022   /

Air NZ warns of illness, weather disruptions

Air New Zealand is heading into the busy July school holiday period amid potential disruption as staff illness and winter weather put pressure on the airline’s network.


Hospo, retail recovering at Auckland Airport, but staffing limits options
7 Jul 2022   /

Hospo, retail recovering at Auckland Airport, but staffing limits options

Some of the larger retailers at the airport’s terminals are struggling to staff up.


Wellington’s airport bus fleet goes electric
1 Jul 2022  

Wellington’s airport bus fleet goes electric

Ten new electric buses will service Wellington’s reinstated airport bus service, the Metlink Airport Express, from today.


Airport chief backs Wellington transport plan
30 Jun 2022   /

Airport chief backs Wellington transport plan

Wellington Airport chief executive Matt Clarke is backing the government’s move to improve the city’s public transport network.


Novotel Auckland Airport among best
28 Jun 2022   /

Novotel Auckland Airport among best

Novotel Auckland Airport has been named in the top three airport hotels in Australia and the Pacific for 2022 at the Skytrax World Airport Awards.


Auckland Airport international passenger numbers jump, short-haul hits 47% of pre-Covid
20 Jun 2022   /

Auckland Airport international passenger numbers jump, short-haul hits 47% of pre-Covid

International passengers, excluding transits, reached 281,774, a 108.7% increase from May 2021.


Aviation recovery “fragile”, competition fierce – Auckland Airport’s Tasker
25 May 2022  

Aviation recovery “fragile”, competition fierce – Auckland Airport’s Tasker

Auckland must regain its outward-looking stance as it seeks to reconnect with the world and compete for visitors in a tough international environment, says Auckland Airport’s Scott Tasker.


Singapore Airlines to resume daily Chch flights
24 May 2022  

Singapore Airlines to resume daily Chch flights

Singapore Airlines is resuming daily flights between Singapore and Christchurch from 27 June.


Qantas resumes Queenstown, Wellington services
23 May 2022   /

Qantas resumes Queenstown, Wellington services

Qantas is resuming its Wellington and Queenstown services, with the first flights landing in the country this afternoon.


April rise in Auckland Airport international passengers
17 May 2022   /

April rise in Auckland Airport international passengers

International passengers through Auckland Airport, excluding transits increased 233.3% from April 2021.


Air Tahiti Nui resumes NZ flights
6 May 2022   /

Air Tahiti Nui resumes NZ flights

Air Tahiti Nui has resumed flights to and from Auckland, opening up direct connections between Tahiti and New Zealand.


Queenstown Airport to compost food waste
3 May 2022   /

Queenstown Airport to compost food waste

Food waste from staff kitchens and food and beverage outlets across the terminal will be processed in three CarbonCycle Compost Bins.


Christchurch Airport claims “climate positive”
21 Apr 2022   /

Christchurch Airport claims “climate positive”

Christchurch Airport says it has achieved climate positive operations in a “milestone” achievement, following its Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 4 in 2020.


Auckland Airport urges travellers to plan for Covid testing
11 Apr 2022   /

Auckland Airport urges travellers to plan for Covid testing

Auckland Airport is urging travellers to plan ahead for Easter and school holidays by making sure they understand any entry requirements for their international destination well ahead of their departure date, and prioritise certified pre-departure testing through community pharmacies and healthcare providers.


Ex-Port of Tauranga CEO joins AIAL board
11 Apr 2022  

Ex-Port of Tauranga CEO joins AIAL board

Auckland Airport has appointed former Port of Tauranga chief executive Mark Cairns as a new independent director.


CIAL to install wind meters at Tarras for weather station
6 Apr 2022   /

CIAL to install wind meters at Tarras for weather station

Christchurch International Airport will install three solar-powered wind meters at Tarras this week.


Wellington Airport taps Matt Clarke for CEO
5 Apr 2022   /

Wellington Airport taps Matt Clarke for CEO

The former Rotorua Airport boss will take over from Steve Sanderson on 1 May.


GO Rentals to open Nelson Airport branch
28 Mar 2022   /

GO Rentals to open Nelson Airport branch

GO Rentals plans to open an in-terminal branch at Nelson Airport this November.


Tarras airport targeted in climate action
25 Mar 2022   /

Tarras airport targeted in climate action

An action group will target the proposed international airport development at Tarras as part of the Global Climate Strike today.


Air NZ to launch New York flights in September
23 Mar 2022  

Air NZ to launch New York flights in September

Air New Zealand will make its maiden flight to New York on Saturday 17 September, departing at 7:40pm.


Feb passenger volumes fall at Auckland Airport
17 Mar 2022   /

Feb passenger volumes fall at Auckland Airport

Passenger volumes through Auckland Airport during the month of January dropped by 1.2% compared with January 2021 figures.


Global air passenger numbers to top pre-Covid in 2024 – IATA
2 Mar 2022   /

Global air passenger numbers to top pre-Covid in 2024 – IATA

Overall traveller numbers will reach 4 billion in 2024, exceeding pre-Covid levels at 103% of the 2019 total.


Property bright for Auckland Airport as aeronautical suffers…
24 Feb 2022  

Property bright for Auckland Airport as aeronautical suffers…

But its property business saw revenue up 16.6% to $54.8m on a portfolio now valued at $2.8bn.


CIAL to grant $30k annually to Tarras community projects
24 Feb 2022   /

CIAL to grant $30k annually to Tarras community projects

Christchurch International Airport will make $30,000 available each year for community projects in Tarras.


ComCom to call for airport rules submissions
24 Feb 2022   /

ComCom to call for airport rules submissions

The Commerce Commission is reviewing the rules and processes that underpin its regulation of specified airport services.


Passenger volumes fall at Auckland Airport, rise at Queenstown…
17 Feb 2022  

Passenger volumes fall at Auckland Airport, rise at Queenstown…

Auckland Airport total passenger volumes decreased by 1.2% to 526,834 in January 2022, compared to the same month the previous year.


…but drop at Christchurch Airport
17 Feb 2022  

…but drop at Christchurch Airport

Christchurch International Airport total passenger volumes decreased by 4.6% to 289,472 in January 2022 from the 303,564 reported for the same month last year


…and also at Wellington Airport
17 Feb 2022  

…and also at Wellington Airport

Wellington International Airport total passenger volumes fell by 2.2% to 290,893 in January 2022 from the 297,291 reported for the same month last year.


WIAL sees higher passenger numbers, EBITDA for FY22
16 Feb 2022  

WIAL sees higher passenger numbers, EBITDA for FY22

Wellington International Airport Limited expects passenger numbers for this month and the next to track around 40% of levels compared to pre-Covid, parent company Infratil said at an investor briefing Tuesday.


Gisborne operators, flights nationwide locations of interest
11 Feb 2022  

Gisborne operators, flights nationwide locations of interest

Gisborne City Vintage Railway has been named a Covid-19 location of interest after a Covid-19 case visited between 1.00pm-3.30pm on Sunday 30 January.


Air NZ December passengers fall by quarter
9 Feb 2022  

Air NZ December passengers fall by quarter

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Airlines want clear plan on end to self-iso requirements
8 Feb 2022  

Airlines want clear plan on end to self-iso requirements

International airlines are calling for a clear plan around the removal of self-isolation as a requirement for returning travellers, says Auckland Airport.


For Queenstown, an anxious eye on a winter revival
4 Feb 2022   /

For Queenstown, an anxious eye on a winter revival

A winter recovery rests on further easing of border restrictions.