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Airport heliport closure leaves operators in lurch, risks ‘brand NZ’
31 May 2023   /

Airport heliport closure leaves operators in lurch, risks ‘brand NZ’

Auckland Airport’s decision to close its commercial heliport will impact an expected strong season for luxury tourism and damage ‘brand New Zealand’, say operators.


April international passenger numbers 80% of pre-Covid – Auckland Airport
16 May 2023  

April international passenger numbers 80% of pre-Covid – Auckland Airport

International passenger numbers at Auckland Airport reached 79% of pre-Covid levels in April 2023, with 692,338 recorded for the month excluding transits.


AIAL closes $150m bond offer with 5.29% rate
11 May 2023  

AIAL closes $150m bond offer with 5.29% rate

Auckland International Airport has set an interest rate of $5.29% for its $150m five-and-a-half-year fixed rate bond offer.


Mānawa Bay to be NZ’s first gas-free foodcourt
11 May 2023   /

Mānawa Bay to be NZ’s first gas-free foodcourt

The Mānawa Bay premium shopping destination near Auckland Airport will be home to the country’s first fully electric foodcourt, with no gas facilities on site.


Auckland Airport launches $100m offer
8 May 2023  

Auckland Airport launches $100m offer

Auckland Airport has launched its retail bond offer of up to $100m of five and a half year fixed rate bonds to New Zealand investors, with an ability to accept up to $50m in oversubscription.


Construction of $200m Auckland Airport retail hub starts
3 May 2023   /

Construction of $200m Auckland Airport retail hub starts

Auckland Airport’s $200m Manawa Bay retail destination is now under construction.


AIAL considers retail bond offer
2 May 2023   /

AIAL considers retail bond offer

Auckland International Airport Limited is considering an offer of fixed-rate bonds to New Zealand retail and institutional investors, maturing in November 2028.


Upgrade for Auckland Airport air conditioning
1 May 2023   /

Upgrade for Auckland Airport air conditioning

Auckland Airport is turning off natural gas in favour of electricity for its air conditioning systems.


US, China air connections ramp up
28 Apr 2023   /

US, China air connections ramp up

Long-haul flights between Auckland and North America are set to exceed 2019 levels for the first time since the pandemic, says Auckland Airport.


Majority support plan to sell airport shares – Auckland Council
27 Apr 2023   /

Majority support plan to sell airport shares – Auckland Council

Ratepayers have shown majority support for the sale of council shares in Auckland International Airport, according to Auckland Council.


American Airlines to resume summer LAX service
26 Apr 2023   /

American Airlines to resume summer LAX service

American Airlines will resume seasonal services between Los Angeles and Auckland over summer.


Auckland Airport passenger numbers reach 81% of pre-Covid
18 Apr 2023  

Auckland Airport passenger numbers reach 81% of pre-Covid

International passenger numbers at Auckland Airport continue to gain on pre-Covid, with 686,178 recorded in March 2023, excluding transits.


Passenger numbers surge for Easter, school holidays
6 Apr 2023   /

Passenger numbers surge for Easter, school holidays

Air NZ is anticipating 210k passengers during the long weekend, up 68% on 2022.


Auckland Airport taps Air NZ to fill chief operations role
4 Apr 2023   / /

Auckland Airport taps Air NZ to fill chief operations role

The airline’s group GM of airports, Chloe Surridge, will join AIAL on 1 May, filling the gap left by Anna Cassels-Brown.


Auckland Airport v airlines: $3.9bn upgrade plan sparks fight over prices
17 Mar 2023   /

Auckland Airport v airlines: $3.9bn upgrade plan sparks fight over prices

CEO Carrie Hurihanganui rejects criticisms from BARNZ of a lack of consultation and “monopolistic behaviour”.


…while extreme weather slows Auckland Airport passenger numbers
16 Mar 2023   /

…while extreme weather slows Auckland Airport passenger numbers

Auckland International Airport Limited said Cyclone Gabrielle impacted international passenger movements in February 2023, which totalled 654,665 including transits, or 69% of the same month in pre-Covid 2019.


TIA, Auckland Airport bring Tourism Forum to TRENZ
6 Mar 2023   / /

TIA, Auckland Airport bring Tourism Forum to TRENZ

Tourism Industry Aotearoa and Auckland Airport will hold a joint event at the upcoming TRENZ trade show at Christchurch in May.


Airlines ramp up China services as first tour groups land
3 Mar 2023   /

Airlines ramp up China services as first tour groups land

“It’s going to provide a late summer boost to the tourism sector,” says Auckland Airport’s Scott Tasker.


Council seeks feedback on airport share sale proposal
2 Mar 2023   /

Council seeks feedback on airport share sale proposal

Auckland Council has opened consultation on its 2023/2024 budget, which includes a proposal to sell all of its shareholdings in Auckland International Airport Limited.


Auckland Airport back in black after two-and-half years…
23 Feb 2023   /

Auckland Airport back in black after two-and-half years…

The operator reports a net underlying profit of $67.9m, up from an $11.5m loss for the previous corresponding period.


Queenstown international recovery accelerates into 2023
20 Feb 2023   /

Queenstown international recovery accelerates into 2023

Overseas visitor numbers at the resort’s airport enjoyed a strong start to the year with activity far exceeding pre-Covid.


Flights to cyclone-impacted regions resume
15 Feb 2023   /

Flights to cyclone-impacted regions resume

Strong winds forced the suspension of operations on Tuesday creating aircraft queues and delays.


Cyclone Gabrielle: Auckland air travel resumes but disruption persists
14 Feb 2023   /

Cyclone Gabrielle: Auckland air travel resumes but disruption persists

Flights to Auckland have resumed but travel disruption continues as Cyclone Gabrielle wreaks havoc across the North Island.


Cyclone Gabrielle: Around 45,000 travellers affected – Auckland Airport
14 Feb 2023   /

Cyclone Gabrielle: Around 45,000 travellers affected – Auckland Airport

Cyclone Gabrielle causes major travel disruption but flights are expected to resume this morning.


Auckland Airport senior exec departs
2 Feb 2023   /

Auckland Airport senior exec departs

Jonathan Good is departing his role after four years with the business to pursue a new startup venture.


Sucker trucks, pumps, sandbags: Auckland Airport preps for another downpour
31 Jan 2023   /

Sucker trucks, pumps, sandbags: Auckland Airport preps for another downpour

Auckland Airport is preparing for more heavy rain this evening with sucker trucks, pumps and more than 600 sandbags positioned around its terminals.


…while Auckland Airport scrambles to clear “huge backlog” of international passengers
30 Jan 2023   /

…while Auckland Airport scrambles to clear “huge backlog” of international passengers

Tens of thousands of travellers have been impacted by Auckland Airport’s 37-hour shutdown due to the deluge.


Auckland Airport denies capital raise after share trading halted by mayor’s ‘speculation’…
15 Dec 2022  

Auckland Airport denies capital raise after share trading halted by mayor’s ‘speculation’…

The operator says it is not planning a capital raise after the city’s mayor claimed it is about to launch a “major raising to fund the new domestic airport”.


…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.


…while total Nov passengers 75% of pre-Covid at Auckland Airport
14 Dec 2022  

…while total Nov passengers 75% of pre-Covid at Auckland Airport

November 2022 passenger volumes at Auckland Airport reached 75% of that recorded for the same month in pre-Covid 2019.


Auckland Airport needs 1,600 staff, warns of summer travel delays
6 Dec 2022  

Auckland Airport needs 1,600 staff, warns of summer travel delays

Auckland Airport says it needs at least 1,600 more people across all skill levels in its workforce.


Auckland Airport continues “constructive relationship” with council
5 Dec 2022  

Auckland Airport continues “constructive relationship” with council

Auckland Airport says it will “continue to have a constructive relationship” with Auckland Council following statements from the city’s mayor of a possible sale of an 18% shareholding.


Auckland Council to consider selling airport stake, $2bn could be raised – mayor
2 Dec 2022  

Auckland Council to consider selling airport stake, $2bn could be raised – mayor

Mayor Wayne Brown says the sale of the stake could raise $2bn and cut planned rates rises by a third.


Express lane at Auckland Airport established to ease congestion
29 Nov 2022   /

Express lane at Auckland Airport established to ease congestion

Biosecurity New Zealand has established an express lane at Auckland International Airport to help reduce passenger congestion in the arrivals area.


…while passenger numbers on the rise at Auckland Airport
18 Nov 2022   /

…while passenger numbers on the rise at Auckland Airport

Total passenger movements at Auckland Aiport increased to 1.29 million in October 2022, up from 1.18 million recorded for the preceding September.


Air Canada restarts Vancouver service – AIAL’s Tasker
14 Nov 2022   /

Air Canada restarts Vancouver service – AIAL’s Tasker

“Canadians have been a growing market for inbound travel,” said Tasker.


Auckland Airport wins biosecurity award
3 Nov 2022   /

Auckland Airport wins biosecurity award

Auckland Airport’s efforts to create a biosecurity culture have been recognised with the GIA Industry Award at the 2022 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards.


Auckland Airport’s Cassels-Brown to depart
2 Nov 2022   /

Auckland Airport’s Cassels-Brown to depart

Auckland Airport’s general manager of operations Anna Cassels-Brown is leaving her role in January after seven years with the organisation.


Auckland Airport lifts profit guidance on stronger rebound
20 Oct 2022   /

Auckland Airport lifts profit guidance on stronger rebound

The operator now expects a full recovery in passenger numbers in calendar 2024.


Auckland Airport preps retail bond offer
19 Oct 2022  

Auckland Airport preps retail bond offer

Auckland International Airport Limited is considering a fixed rate bonds offer, with maturity in May 2028, to New Zealand retail investors and institutional investors.


Auckland Airport passenger numbers continue to climb
17 Oct 2022   /

Auckland Airport passenger numbers continue to climb

September 2022 passenger movements at Auckland Airport reached 71% of the 2019 pre-Covid equivalent, buoyed by a rise in international and short-haul recovery.


Airports must be properly prepared to process travellers – BARNZ
5 Oct 2022   /

Airports must be properly prepared to process travellers – BARNZ

Airports should have all necessary systems in place to cope with scheduled international flights, says the Board of Airline Representatives of New Zealand.


Auckland Airport completes $150m issue for refinancing, liquidity
5 Oct 2022  

Auckland Airport completes $150m issue for refinancing, liquidity

Auckland Airport has completed an issue of $150m of floating rate notes to help refinance and provide liquidity.


Sundays busiest for Oct holiday arrivals – Auckland Airport
30 Sep 2022   /

Sundays busiest for Oct holiday arrivals – Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport is advising people travelling over the October school holidays to be patient as it faces its busiest travel period.


Auckland Airport appoints ‘future director’
29 Sep 2022   /

Auckland Airport appoints ‘future director’

Auckland Airport has appointed The Warehouse Group chief digital officer Sarah Kearney to its Future Director Programme.


US connectivity ramps up as airlines return to NZ
28 Sep 2022   /

US connectivity ramps up as airlines return to NZ

With demand from the US strong, major carriers are relaunching services to NZ.


Auckland Airport passenger numbers recover to 68% of pre-Covid
14 Sep 2022   /

Auckland Airport passenger numbers recover to 68% of pre-Covid

Total passenger volumes at Auckland Airport in August 2022 reached 1.12 million, or 68% of what it was during pre-Covid August 2018.


Auckland Airport begins arrivals area upgrades
8 Sep 2022  

Auckland Airport begins arrivals area upgrades

Auckland International Airport is encouraging arrivals to be patient while a major upgrade of the border processing area gets underway.


Dunedin Airport CEO resigns, Auckland Airport appoints new GM
1 Sep 2022   /

Dunedin Airport CEO resigns, Auckland Airport appoints new GM

Melanie Dooney will join the airport in early November after finishing up as chief people officer for Te Whatu Ora’s Auckland district.


Qantas adds Auckland to 2023 New York service
26 Aug 2022   /

Qantas adds Auckland to 2023 New York service

An Auckland connection between Qantas’ upcoming Sydney to New York service will begin in June 2023, including flights and an upgrade of the airline’s international lounge at Auckland Airport.