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Auckland Airport swaps order of security, passport checks 7th September 2026

Auckland Airport swaps order of security, passport checks

Auckland Airport will reverse the order of security screening and passport control for international departures as it prepares to integrate domestic jet and international travel in one terminal.


‘Authentic’ Kiwi brands wanted as Auckland Airport revamps retail 4th September 2026 /

‘Authentic’ Kiwi brands wanted as Auckland Airport revamps retail

Auckland Airport is seeking expressions of interest from New Zealand retailers and brands as it prepares to overhaul the souvenir and gift offering across 11 sites in its international terminal.


Auckland Airport to close Strata Club rewards programme, app 1st September 2026

Auckland Airport to close Strata Club rewards programme, app

The changes do not affect the airport’s international Strata Lounge.


“Build supply, stimulate demand, cut friction” – Carrie Hurihanganui on attracting capacity 21st August 2026

“Build supply, stimulate demand, cut friction” – Carrie Hurihanganui on attracting capacity

NZ needs an “always on” approach to attracting airlines, says Auckland Airport’s CEO.


Auckland Airport access focus of new motorways plan 21st August 2026 /

Auckland Airport access focus of new motorways plan

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has put Auckland Airport access improvements among the priorities in its new 30-year Auckland Motorway Strategic Plan.


Auckland Airport profit slips amid global headwinds 20th August 2026

Auckland Airport profit slips amid global headwinds

Auckland International Airport Limited has reported a dip in profit as the impacts of conflict in the Middle East are felt throughout global aviation.


…with internationals lifting Auckland Airport as domestic slows 19th August 2026

…with internationals lifting Auckland Airport as domestic slows

Auckland Airport’s international passenger movements rose 5% year on year to 872,625 in July 2026.


Investors up stakes in Auckland Airport, SkyCity 31st July 2026 /

Investors up stakes in Auckland Airport, SkyCity

Two major institutional investors have disclosed new substantial shareholdings in NZX-listed tourism companies.


Airlines adjust: Cathay boosts Christchurch, Hawaiian drops Auckland 16th July 2026 / / /

Airlines adjust: Cathay boosts Christchurch, Hawaiian drops Auckland

Cathay Pacific is the latest to increase services at Christchurch Airport, while Hawaiian Airlines ends its Auckland Airport connection after more than a decade.


Winter chill for Auckland Airport, while international passenger numbers jump at Queenstown 15th July 2026 /

Winter chill for Auckland Airport, while international passenger numbers jump at Queenstown

Both international and domestic passenger numbers fall in June year-on-year at the major gateway.


Premium airline Starlux confirms Auckland plans, boosting trans-Tasman capacity 8th July 2026 /

Premium airline Starlux confirms Auckland plans, boosting trans-Tasman capacity

The airline will use Airbus A330neo on the route, featuring 28 lie-flat business class and 269 economy seats.


Auckland Airport upgrades international terminal dining 2nd July 2026

Auckland Airport upgrades international terminal dining

Auckland Airport is refreshing its international terminal dining offering, introducing 10 new or updated food and beverage outlets as part of its ongoing terminal upgrades.