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Jetstar flags further cuts to NZ flights 15th April 2026 /

Jetstar flags further cuts to NZ flights

Jetstar says it expects to cut capacity by 5% in New Zealand, Asia and on its Australian international flights in the second half of the year due to higher fuel costs caused by the conflict in the Middle East.


Jetstar reduces NZ domestic, trans-Tasman flights 25th March 2026 /

Jetstar reduces NZ domestic, trans-Tasman flights

Air NZ confirms Pacific cancellations as both airlines grapple with the sharp increase in fuel costs.


TAIC: Hydraulic fault, pilot error behind Jetstar incident 19th March 2026 /

TAIC: Hydraulic fault, pilot error behind Jetstar incident

A Jetstar A320 runway excursion at Christchurch Airport has been linked to a hydraulic failure and cockpit error.


Jetstar opens WA market to South Island with direct Chch-Perth service 2nd March 2026 /

Jetstar opens WA market to South Island with direct Chch-Perth service

The new seasonal service launching in October will bring 30,000 seats to the route.


Jetstar partners with TNZ for Aus campaign as trans-Tasman numbers jump… 20th February 2026 /

Jetstar partners with TNZ for Aus campaign as trans-Tasman numbers jump…

The airline said the increase was driven by expanded capacity, new routes, and a focus on low-fare travel.


Air NZ punctuality beats Jetstar 20th February 2026 /

Air NZ punctuality beats Jetstar

Air New Zealand recorded 81% for on-time departures and 81.9% for on-time arrivals across its domestic jet routes in December 2025.


Jetstar launches Xmas sale, expects record summer 18th December 2025

Jetstar launches Xmas sale, expects record summer

Jetstar has kicked off a Christmas sale on New Zealand airfares with 45,000 domestic seats discounted.


Jetstar’s Hamilton – Christchurch connection launches  2nd December 2025 /

Jetstar’s Hamilton – Christchurch connection launches 

Jetstar has launched its new Hamilton – Christchurch service as it marked 20 years of flying from the southern gateway, carrying more than 17 million passengers through Christchurch Airport since 2005.


Air NZ, Jetstar A320 services back to normal after Airbus update 1st December 2025 / /

Air NZ, Jetstar A320 services back to normal after Airbus update

Air New Zealand says all its A320 aircraft currently in operation have now received the required software update, and its fleet has returned to normal operations.


Highest cancellations on Dunedin to Auckland route in Sept – report 28th November 2025 /

Highest cancellations on Dunedin to Auckland route in Sept – report

Cancellations were highest on the Dunedin to Auckland domestic jet route, with 5.2% of services cancelled, according to the Ministry of Transport’s Aviation on Time Performance report for September this year.


…and runway incident between Jetstar A321, Cessna  17th November 2025 /

…and runway incident between Jetstar A321, Cessna 

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is investigating a “runway incursion incident” at Hamilton Airport involving a Jetstar Airbus A321 and a Cessna 172 operated by Ardmore Flying School, which happened on 8 November.


Dunedin operators reap Aussie benefits from Jetstar connection 22nd September 2025 /

Dunedin operators reap Aussie benefits from Jetstar connection

Tour operators and attractions in Dunedin are reporting an increase in Australian customers since Jetstar’s flights to the Gold Coast in Australia started in June.