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Jetstar to charge for overhead locker baggage, scraps 7kg limit  5th August 2026

Jetstar to charge for overhead locker baggage, scraps 7kg limit 

Passengers will have to pay from February, with pricing varying depending on the route.


Jetstar taps BARNZ’s Cath O’Brien to lead NZ commercial 3rd August 2026 /

Jetstar taps BARNZ’s Cath O’Brien to lead NZ commercial

She will join Qantas’ low-cost carrier in September after leading BARNZ for the past four years.


Jetstar changes Christchurch, Auckland, Hamilton services 26th June 2026 / /

Jetstar changes Christchurch, Auckland, Hamilton services

Jetstar will suspend its Christchurch-Cairns and Auckland-Sunshine Coast routes from late October but will expand services on other trans-Tasman routes.


Queenstown Airport preps for Brisbane expansion as it hits international visitor milestone 8th June 2026 / /

Queenstown Airport preps for Brisbane expansion as it hits international visitor milestone

International arrivals and departures are expected to reach 1.066 million in FY26.


Domestic, trans-Tasman jet punctuality slips 29th April 2026 / /

Domestic, trans-Tasman jet punctuality slips

Airline on-time performance softened across New Zealand’s aviation network in February 2026, with domestic jet routes and trans-Tasman services both recording lower punctuality.


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.