Air NZ

Air New Zealand has been named the 2023 Airline of the Year by AirlineRatings.com.

Air New Zealand has been named Randstad’s Most Attractive Employer.

Air New Zealand is trialling a new passenger weight survey for more than 10,000 customers flying internationally between 29 May and 2 July.

Tourism Holdings Limited and its financial advisor on its Apollo Tourism & Leisure takeover, Jarden, have won the M&A Transaction of the Year accolade at the Institute of Finance Professionals in New Zealand Awards.

Air New Zealand passenger numbers in the year to April 2023 reached 1.25 million, down just 12.6% on the 1.43 million carried in 2019.

Air New Zealand and Aotea Skincare have partnered to spruce up the airline’s onboard amenity kits with products inspired by Māori herbal practices.

Air New Zealand flights across the country have celebrated Mother’s Day with a floral surprise for customers.

The airline also indicates potential pricing for its innovative Skynest rest pods.

The airline’s CEO cites rising catering costs as an example of the pressures it faces.

Air New Zealand is offering more than 25,000 tickets to 80 domestic destinations as part of its Grab Life By The Seat promotion with Grabaseat.

Air New Zealand carried 1.625 million passengers in year to March 2023, up 160.4% on the previous 12 months.

The airline now expected its earnings before other significant items and taxation for FY23 to be in the range of $510m to $560m.

More than 250 submissions have rolled in from manufacturers looking to supply snacks to Air New Zealand as part of a revamp of its inflight menu.

Air New Zealand has launched a full review of its onboard snack options for domestic, short-haul and long-haul flights for the first time since 2018.

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

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

Air New Zealand says it has increased its entry wage to $30 per hour to help attract around 400 workers to rebuild its airport teams across the country.

Air New Zealand is resuming non-stop flights between Auckland and Denpasar, Bali.

Air New Zealand passenger numbers in February 2023 exceeded 1.2 million, about 15% below the 1.41 million carried for the same month in pre-Covid 2019.

Air New Zealand will extend its Gisborne – Napier service until 9 June to support the Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay regions’ focus on recovery.

Air New Zealand is restarting its flights between Australia’s Sunshine Coast and Auckland on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 25 June.

A sold-out flight from Wellington to Hokitika will take to the skies for the 34th Annual Wildfoods Festival.

Air New Zealand has formed a partnership with New Zealand Rugby to become the official airline of the Black Ferns and it has renewed its sponsorship of the All Blacks.

To mark International Women’s Day this week, the Ticker is publishing a series of articles on women leaders in tourism.

Air New Zealand is increasing its parental leave benefits for employees at the airline.

Revenue jumps 177% on a stronger and faster recovery than initially expected.

Air New Zealand is boosting connections between Gisborne and Napier with a temporary service to help support communities.

Air New Zealand has introduced a new fare class for economy passengers seeking a little more room around their seats.

Air New Zealand has lowered airfares for its Gisborne and Napier flights to ensure travel is made easier for those who need to access the flood- and road-damaged regions.

Air New Zealand it celebrating the launch of Te Matatini kapa haka festival with a charter flight dedicated entirely to te reo Māori.

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

Air New Zealand has signed on as the major sponsor for The Australian Federation of Travel Agents’ Women in Travel Summit.

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

Full flights are causing wait times of up to 20 days for rebookings, but the airline says it is working to speed up the process.

Cyclone Gabrielle is expected to hit the north over the weekend.

The airline wants to replace its ageing Q300 domestic fleet with more sustainable aircraft by 2030.

The money will go towards accommodation for its displaced customers.

Air New Zealand recorded 1.607 million passengers for the month of December 2022, a 139.1% rise from the same month in 2021.

Airlines are trying to move passengers but are being hampered by flood-ravaged systems.

Air New Zealand carried 2.9 million customers on its international network in 2022, up from just half a million in 2021.

Air New Zealand is adding additional capacity to its Shanghai services to meet demand from China.

Air New Zealand and Trees That Count have reflected on their first partnership anniversary with a look at the achievements over the last year.

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.

Air New Zealand has been named Design Airline of the Year Oceania 2022 at TheDesignAir Awards.

Air New Zealand has upgraded its half-year earnings guidance for FY23 due to continuing strong travel demand and lower jet fuel prices.

Air New Zealand recorded 1.25 million passengers for the month of October 2022, a 267.1% rise from the same month last year, which was impacted by Covid lockdowns.

Air New Zealand has redeemed the remaining $200m of redeemable shares on issue to the Crown.

Air New Zealand’s second specially configured domestic A321neo has landed in New Zealand.

Air New Zealand is bringing gourmet food to its regional lounges in response to customer feedback about the variety of choices compared to what is offered at larger ports.

The carrier’s recovery comes as a rapid rebound in airline capacity is seen across Australia and NZ.