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Air NZ launches international services at Western Sydney International 27th October 2026 / /

Air NZ launches international services at Western Sydney International

Air New Zealand has launched its Auckland–Western Sydney service, becoming the first international passenger airline to land at Australia’s newest airport.


Gallery: Air NZ looks to Josh Emett, local flavours to lift premium appeal 22nd October 2026

Gallery: Air NZ looks to Josh Emett, local flavours to lift premium appeal

Air New Zealand will begin rolling out Josh Emett’s first menu on 25 October across its premium cabins on long-haul flights departing Auckland and selected services from North America.


Air NZ quarterly passenger numbers dip as long-haul, domestic drop 21st October 2026

Air NZ quarterly passenger numbers dip as long-haul, domestic drop

Air New Zealand’s passenger numbers were down 1% on an adjusted basis for the July to September 2026 quarter compared with the same three months last year.


Air NZ improves punctuality, cuts cancellations in September 14th October 2026

Air NZ improves punctuality, cuts cancellations in September

Air New Zealand says its on-time performance has improved to 87.3% in September, placing it third among Asia Pacific airlines in aviation analytics company Cirium’s monthly rankings.


TNZ, Air NZ CEOs join NZ–India summit 14th October 2026 / /

TNZ, Air NZ CEOs join NZ–India summit

Tourism New Zealand chief executive René de Monchy and Air New Zealand chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar will speak at the New Zealand-India Business, Sport and Innovation Summit in Auckland on 12–13 November.


…but Air NZ says airfare transparency, refund options already exist 9th October 2026 /

…but Air NZ says airfare transparency, refund options already exist

The airline says airfare affordability requires a look at costs across the entire aviation system.


Ex-New Plymouth Airport CEO takes key Air NZ regional role 6th October 2026 /

Ex-New Plymouth Airport CEO takes key Air NZ regional role

David Scott joins as regional affairs manager, finally filling the vacancy left by Jason Dawson’s departure


TAIC: CAA’s Air NZ relationship “too close” after flight inquiry exposes shortcomings 1st October 2026 / /

TAIC: CAA’s Air NZ relationship “too close” after flight inquiry exposes shortcomings

In its findings involving a Q300 flight, the commission says the relationship likely impeded the CAA’s ability to impartially oversee the airline’s safety.


ChristchurchNZ, Air NZ partner to promote region to North American viewers of The Amazing Race 1st October 2026 /

ChristchurchNZ, Air NZ partner to promote region to North American viewers of The Amazing Race

Christchurch and Canterbury will get North American exposure through an episode of the series, hosted by Kiwi Phil Keoghan.


Air NZ adds 7,000 seats for Chinese New Year 30th September 2026 /

Air NZ adds 7,000 seats for Chinese New Year

Air New Zealand is adding more than 7,000 seats between Shanghai and Auckland for Chinese New Year.


Air NZ’s Skynest launch date slips, wins global travel accolade 29th September 2026

Air NZ’s Skynest launch date slips, wins global travel accolade

The airline now expects to debut its sleep pods in December.


Air NZ, Virgin seek approval to expand partnership 28th September 2026 /

Air NZ, Virgin seek approval to expand partnership

Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia are seeking permission to make their trans-Tasman codeshare reciprocal.