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Consumer hands in petition calling for passenger rights 11th March 2026 /

Consumer hands in petition calling for passenger rights

Consumer New Zealand has delivered a petition to Parliament calling on the government to require airlines to inform passengers of their rights when flights are delayed or cancelled.


International airline capacity to finally top pre-Covid – BARNZ 12th September 2025 /

International airline capacity to finally top pre-Covid – BARNZ

An expected increase in international airline capacity into NZ is a turning point for growth, says the Board of Airline Representatives New Zealand.


Qatar re-opens airspace, airlines re-establish routes 25th June 2025 /

Qatar re-opens airspace, airlines re-establish routes

Qatar has reopened its airspace as a ceasefire takes hold between Iran and Israel.


Auckland Airport rejects criticism hefty rises in aero charges could hurt tourism… 9th June 2023 /

Auckland Airport rejects criticism hefty rises in aero charges could hurt tourism…

Auckland Airport has rejected criticism from airlines that increases to its landing charges will significantly impact flights to New Zealand and tourism’s future.


Star Alliance names new CEO 6th June 2023

Star Alliance names new CEO

Theo Panagiotoulias has been appointed chief executive of Star Alliance.


Batik Air to connect Malaysia via Perth from Auckland 2nd June 2023

Batik Air to connect Malaysia via Perth from Auckland

Malaysian-based airline Batik Air, formerly known as Malindo Air will launch six direct flights weekly between Auckland and Perth from 24 August 2023.


APAC carriers see “robust momentum” in air travel – IATA 5th May 2023 /

APAC carriers see “robust momentum” in air travel – IATA

Asia Pacific carriers are seeing strong international air travel, according to the International Air Transport Association.


BARNZ calls for better jet fuel holdings at ports 4th May 2023 /

BARNZ calls for better jet fuel holdings at ports

The Board of Airline Representatives is advocating for increased jet fuel holdings at multiple ports to ensure reliable and safe fuel supply for airlines.


US, China air connections ramp up 28th April 2023 /

US, China air connections ramp up

Long-haul flights between Auckland and North America are set to exceed 2019 levels for the first time since the pandemic, says Auckland Airport.


American Airlines to resume summer LAX service 26th April 2023 /

American Airlines to resume summer LAX service

American Airlines will resume seasonal services between Los Angeles and Auckland over summer.


Airfares to stabilise, fall around Q1 2023 – Flight Centre CEO 21st October 2022 /

Airfares to stabilise, fall around Q1 2023 – Flight Centre CEO

But they may remain relatively high while airlines grapple with capacity uncertainty, says Graham ‘Skroo’ Turner.


Fiji Airways ramps up Wellington flights 11th October 2022 /

Fiji Airways ramps up Wellington flights

Fiji Airways is ramping up flights between Wellington and Nadi over the peak summer period.