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Air NZ wins AirlineRatings.com’s airline of the year…
31 May 2023  

Air NZ wins AirlineRatings.com’s airline of the year…

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


…and also tops Randstad’s most attractive employer, with MBIE, DOC recognised too
31 May 2023   /

…and also tops Randstad’s most attractive employer, with MBIE, DOC recognised too

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


Air NZ to begin passenger weight survey
31 May 2023  

Air NZ to begin passenger weight survey

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


THL takeover of Apollo, Air NZ $1.2bn capital raise recognised
29 May 2023   /

THL takeover of Apollo, Air NZ $1.2bn capital raise recognised

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 NZ April passenger numbers 87% of pre-Covid
23 May 2023   /

Air NZ April passenger numbers 87% of pre-Covid

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 NZ showcases skincare inspired by Māori herbal practices
23 May 2023  

Air NZ showcases skincare inspired by Māori herbal practices

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 NZ delivers floral surprise for Mother’s Day
15 May 2023  

Air NZ delivers floral surprise for Mother’s Day

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


Air NZ invests $30m to attract high-quality visitors
11 May 2023  

Air NZ invests $30m to attract high-quality visitors

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


Air NZ’s Greg Foran on why domestic airfares have surged 54%
10 May 2023   /

Air NZ’s Greg Foran on why domestic airfares have surged 54%

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


Air NZ promos 25,000 sale fares to 80 domestic destinations
5 May 2023  

Air NZ promos 25,000 sale fares to 80 domestic destinations

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 NZ passengers 89% of pre-Covid in March
28 Apr 2023  

Air NZ passengers 89% of pre-Covid in March

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


Air NZ upgrades guidance on strong travel demand, lower fuel costs
27 Apr 2023  

Air NZ upgrades guidance on strong travel demand, lower fuel costs

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


Hundreds of snacks submissions in Air NZ menu revamp
26 Apr 2023   /

Hundreds of snacks submissions in Air NZ menu revamp

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 NZ calls snack providers to the table
17 Apr 2023  

Air NZ calls snack providers to the table

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.


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.


Air NZ lifts entry wage to $30 per hour to attract 400 workers
29 Mar 2023   /

Air NZ lifts entry wage to $30 per hour to attract 400 workers

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 NZ resumes Auckland – Bali flights
29 Mar 2023  

Air NZ resumes Auckland – Bali flights

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


Air NZ Feb passenger numbers 15% down on pre-Covid
27 Mar 2023   /

Air NZ Feb passenger numbers 15% down on pre-Covid

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 NZ extends Gisborne – Napier service
13 Mar 2023  

Air NZ extends Gisborne – Napier service

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 NZ to restart Sunshine Coast flights mid-year…
10 Mar 2023   /

Air NZ to restart Sunshine Coast flights mid-year…

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


…and backs Hokitika food festival with special flight
10 Mar 2023   /

…and backs Hokitika food festival with special flight

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


Air NZ backs Black Ferns, renews All Blacks sponsorship
9 Mar 2023   /

Air NZ backs Black Ferns, renews All Blacks sponsorship

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.


IWD2023: Air NZ’s Kiri Hannifin on leadership v management
7 Mar 2023   /

IWD2023: Air NZ’s Kiri Hannifin on leadership v management

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


Air NZ bolsters employee benefits
24 Feb 2023   /

Air NZ bolsters employee benefits

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


Air NZ rebounds to $213m interim profit
23 Feb 2023  

Air NZ rebounds to $213m interim profit

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


Air NZ adds flights between Napier and Gisborne
23 Feb 2023  

Air NZ adds flights between Napier and Gisborne

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


Air NZ introduces new stretch fare class
21 Feb 2023  

Air NZ introduces new stretch fare class

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


Air NZ lowers fares to support Gisborne, Napier
20 Feb 2023  

Air NZ lowers fares to support Gisborne, Napier

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 NZ champions te reo Māori with Te Matatini flight
20 Feb 2023  

Air NZ champions te reo Māori with Te Matatini flight

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


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.


Air NZ sponsors Women in Travel Summit
15 Feb 2023   /

Air NZ sponsors Women in Travel Summit

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


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: Air NZ flights to resume flights Tues, warns of rebooking delays
13 Feb 2023   / /

Cyclone Gabrielle: Air NZ flights to resume flights Tues, warns of rebooking delays

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.


Air NZ offers flexibility as cyclone approaches
10 Feb 2023  

Air NZ offers flexibility as cyclone approaches

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


Air NZ recruits more partners to zero-emission aircraft effort
8 Feb 2023   /

Air NZ recruits more partners to zero-emission aircraft effort

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


Air NZ offers $250 per night goodwill payment for stranded travellers
31 Jan 2023  

Air NZ offers $250 per night goodwill payment for stranded travellers

The money will go towards accommodation for its displaced customers.


Air NZ passenger numbers hit 1.6 million in December
31 Jan 2023   /

Air NZ passenger numbers hit 1.6 million in December

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


People may be stuck “for several days” as overseas flights book out, warns BARNZ…
30 Jan 2023   /

People may be stuck “for several days” as overseas flights book out, warns BARNZ…

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


…while Air NZ highlights recovery as international numbers grow
25 Jan 2023  

…while Air NZ highlights recovery as international numbers grow

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


Air NZ ramps up China services
24 Jan 2023   /

Air NZ ramps up China services

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


Air NZ reflects on first year of Trees That Count partnership
23 Jan 2023   /

Air NZ reflects on first year of Trees That Count partnership

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, 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.


Air NZ wins international design award
13 Dec 2022  

Air NZ wins international design award

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


Air NZ raises half-year earnings guidance
8 Dec 2022  

Air NZ raises half-year earnings guidance

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


Air NZ passenger numbers continue skyward
1 Dec 2022  

Air NZ passenger numbers continue skyward

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 NZ redeems $200m of Crown shares
29 Nov 2022  

Air NZ redeems $200m of Crown shares

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


Air NZ adds 200k more seats with new neos
24 Nov 2022  

Air NZ adds 200k more seats with new neos

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


Air NZ rolls out gourmet food to regional lounges
22 Nov 2022   /

Air NZ rolls out gourmet food to regional lounges

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.


Air NZ forecasts 2.8 million passengers over summer peak as capacity recovers rapidly
16 Nov 2022   /

Air NZ forecasts 2.8 million passengers over summer peak as capacity recovers rapidly

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