Air NZ

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.

The future of boarding passes could soon be written on passengers’ faces as Air New Zealand looks to digitise the process through biometric facial recognition technology.

Air New Zealand expects a surge of 2.8 million passengers over the summer and is encouraging Kiwis to take advantage to plan and arrive early for easier travelling.

The airline also says its New York service has been a “fantastic success” and could generate more than $65m in tourism activity in NZ.

The airline unveils its Mission Next Generation Aircraft accelerator programme, which it says will help it achieve its green goals.

The first of Air New Zealand’s Airbus A321neo fleet has arrived in Auckland for its first flight between Auckland and Wellington from 8 November.

Air New Zealand will have restored connections to all of its international ports once its Chicago non-stop service returns to action this week.

Air New Zealand is eyeing March 2023 for the return of its non-stop flights to Bali.

The Airline Passenger Experience Association has named Air New Zealand the winner of the 2023 APEX Passenger Choice Award for Best Airline in the South Pacific and a 2023 APEX Five Star winner.

The airline’s emissions are rising again following two years of consecutive drops due to the pandemic’s impacts on aviation.

Air New Zealand passenger numbers continue to rise steadily as they approach pre-Covid 2018 figures.

Air New Zealand has set an interest rate of 6.61% per annum for its 5.5-year $100m unsecured, unsubordinated, fixed-rate bond offer.

Air New Zealand is making changes to its Tahiti, Perth And Honolulu fare offerings, with the abolition of the seat and seat+bag options.

Air New Zealand Limited has launched a $75m bond offer with the ability to accept oversubscriptions of up to an additional $25m.

Attracting Japanese tourists is a priority as travel restrictions there ease, says the airline.

Air New Zealand is taking fashion, entertainment and a drag show to 40,000ft in the air to celebrate WorldPride 2023.

The offer comes as the current $50m unsecured, unsubordinated, fixed-rate bonds reach maturity on 28 October 2022.

The airline’s chair says it is also reviewing its operations after it offloaded 65 bags from its maiden New York to Auckland flight.

The airline carried 1.096 million passengers in August 2022, up 117.8% from the 503,000 during the same month last year, and closing in on the 1.117 million passengers it carried in August 2018.

Transforming Air New Zealand’s organisation, refocusing international services, leveraging loyalty, and becoming a truly digital airline are key opportunities for the carrier, says chief executive Greg Foran.

The govt may have to step in to help make green aviation fuels more viable, says the airline’s sustainability manager.

Air New Zealand says it saw strong forward sales over the first three months of its current fiscal year, particularly for travel through to January 2023.

Air New Zealand says its new chief sustainability officer will start in the post a month earlier than originally expected.

Air NZ’s much-anticipated line into the lucrative US eastern seaboard is now open for business.

Air New Zealand has extended its credit offerings to give people more time to rebook delayed or cancelled flights.

Air New Zealand says it has not been approached and is not in discussions with any parties regarding a potential merger.

Air New Zealand’s first shipment of sustainable aviation fuel will arrive next week with more than 1.2 million litres on board.

Air New Zealand says it is the first passenger airline in the world to join a NASA Earth Mission.

Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand are launching a joint campaign in the US and Canada today to lure North American travellers to Aotearoa. 

Air New Zealand long-haul passenger numbers reached 74,000 in July 2022, up 1492% from the 5,000 reported for the same month last year.

Air New Zealand is introducing a ‘one-off’ design on its newest Airbus A321neo, featuring a jet black Star Alliance livery and the iconic koru design moved from the tail fin to the wingtips.

Passengers numbers fell 10%, impacted by Auckland’s long Delta lockdown.

The first of Air New Zealand’s previously desert-stranded 777-300 aircraft has touched down in Auckland as it prepares to meet increased demand for travel.

Air New Zealand and the Department of Conservation have helped six young tūturuatu shore plovers to make the journey from Cape Sanctuary in Hawke’s Bay to Auckland’s Motutapu Island.

Consumer NZ has published advice for passengers affected by Air New Zealand’s continuing flight changes and cancellations.

Air New Zealand is reducing its service levels approaching a busy summer as it suffers its highest rates of crew sickness in a decade.

Air New Zealand is shaking the dust off one of its Boeing 777-300 aircraft for flight once again after two years of being stored in the Mojave Desert in the United States.

Passenger movements indicated significant increases from the Asia, Americas and UK markets.

The airline needs to reduce its carbon emissions by 28.9% by 2030 if it wants to be a net zero emitter by 2050.

The first Air New Zealand flight to Samoa will touch down at Apia tomorrow as the Pacific Island reopens its borders.