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Air NZ

Air NZ’s last grounded 787 Dreamliner returns 3rd July 2026

Air NZ’s last grounded 787 Dreamliner returns

Air New Zealand has returned its final Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from long-term storage, marking the end of a period that saw up to five of its 14 widebody aircraft grounded.


“We’re modernising how we market, sell and distribute” – Air NZ’s Ravishankar on prioritising personalised marketing 2nd July 2026

“We’re modernising how we market, sell and distribute” – Air NZ’s Ravishankar on prioritising personalised marketing

Nikhil Ravishankar says the airline is prioritising personalised, data-driven marketing ahead of broad campaigns.


Air NZ adds 16.5k seats with new seasonal Queenstown-Brisbane service 1st July 2026 /

Air NZ adds 16.5k seats with new seasonal Queenstown-Brisbane service

Air New Zealand has launched its new seasonal Queenstown-Brisbane service, adding 16,500 seats to its trans-Tasman network over the winter season.


Air NZ unveils new strategy, appoints CFO… 30th June 2026

Air NZ unveils new strategy, appoints CFO…

The airline’s plan to return to profitability has improved services, growth markets, and cost control at its core.


Air NZ passenger numbers, capacity dip in May 18th June 2026

Air NZ passenger numbers, capacity dip in May

Air New Zealand carried 1.135 million passengers in May, down 0.3% on the same month last year, with group capacity dipping 0.1%.


Western Sydney International sets opening date, Air NZ among first airlines 10th June 2026

Western Sydney International sets opening date, Air NZ among first airlines

Air New Zealand is scheduled to start flying between Auckland and the new Western Sydney International Airport on Monday 26 October, a day after the airport welcomes its first passengers.


NZ airlines “highly vulnerable” as fuel crisis cuts Asia Pacific profits – IATA 9th June 2026 /

NZ airlines “highly vulnerable” as fuel crisis cuts Asia Pacific profits – IATA

Despite the challenges, the global airline industry group expects demand for travel across Asia Pacific to remain relatively resilient.


Queenstown Airport preps for Brisbane expansion as it hits international visitor milestone 8th June 2026 / /

Queenstown Airport preps for Brisbane expansion as it hits international visitor milestone

International arrivals and departures are expected to reach 1.066 million in FY26.


Air NZ manages to lift passenger numbers despite fuel crisis, schedule cuts 5th June 2026

Air NZ manages to lift passenger numbers despite fuel crisis, schedule cuts

Air New Zealand was able to increase its passenger numbers and load factors in April despite its ongoing fuel cost and domestic demand challenges.


Air NZ boosts Taipei services for Chinese New Year 5th June 2026

Air NZ boosts Taipei services for Chinese New Year

Air NZ will increase flights between Auckland and Taipei during the 2027 Lunar New Year travel period, adding a fifth weekly service on the route.


Another senior departure from Air NZ 2nd June 2026

Another senior departure from Air NZ

Air New Zealand’s head of Australian airports has left the role.


Air NZ, Singapore Airlines adding 72k seats from October, including new A380 flights… 29th May 2026 /

Air NZ, Singapore Airlines adding 72k seats from October, including new A380 flights…

Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines are adding 72,000 seats between their home countries.