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Air NZ to cancel around 1100 flights affecting 44k passengers 12th March 2026 / /

Air NZ to cancel around 1100 flights affecting 44k passengers

The airline is cutting capacity by 5% between 16 March and 3 May.


Qantas A220 makes international debut in Wellington 2nd February 2026 /

Qantas A220 makes international debut in Wellington

Qantas has deployed its next-generation Airbus A220 on its first scheduled international service, with the aircraft landing in Wellington today.


…as Qantas adds 100k seats to NZ network with Samoa, Gold Coast routes 8th December 2025

…as Qantas adds 100k seats to NZ network with Samoa, Gold Coast routes

The airline launches its first-ever international flight from NZ to the Pacific Islands.


Qantas to use new A220 on Wellington – Brisbane route 13th November 2025

Qantas to use new A220 on Wellington – Brisbane route

Qantas will be using a Qantas Airbus A220 for the first time on its Wellington to Brisbane route from 2 February next year.


New Qantas Auckland – Adelaide connection welcomed 4th November 2025 /

New Qantas Auckland – Adelaide connection welcomed

Auckland is celebrating the launch of Qantas’ new direct service from Adelaide, saying the extra trans-Tasman route will strengthen travel and trade links between South Australia and New Zealand’s largest city.


Qantas, Jetstar expand services in boost for NZ tourism… 11th September 2025 /

Qantas, Jetstar expand services in boost for NZ tourism…

Qantas Group’s NZ growth is tipped to deliver hundreds of millions in extra visitor spend as it adds new Queenstown and Hamilton routes and boosts existing services.


Qantas apologises, penalised A$90m over illegal sackings 19th August 2025 /

Qantas apologises, penalised A$90m over illegal sackings

Qantas has apologised to 1,820 ground handling employees and their families for outsourcing their jobs five years ago.


Qantas appoints GM for NZ, Pacific Islands 18th August 2025

Qantas appoints GM for NZ, Pacific Islands

Qantas has appointed of Michael Gulliver as regional general manager New Zealand and Pacific Islands, commercial and operations.


Qantas to fly daily Auckland – New York 13th August 2025

Qantas to fly daily Auckland – New York

Qantas will increase the frequency of its Auckland to New York flights to a daily service from June to October 2026.


Qantas to redirect planes to NZ after Jetstar Asia closure 12th June 2025 /

Qantas to redirect planes to NZ after Jetstar Asia closure

Qantas will redirect 13 Jetstar Asia Airbus A320 aircraft to New Zealand and Australia after the closure of Jetstar Asia.


Qantas ups trans-Tasman battle, adding 60k summer seats  27th May 2025 /

Qantas ups trans-Tasman battle, adding 60k summer seats 

The increased capacity will be seen at NZ’s four main airports, with Christchurch the biggest winner.


Qantas starting Auckland – Adelaide seasonal service 16th May 2025

Qantas starting Auckland – Adelaide seasonal service

Qantas will start direct flights between Auckland and Adelaide on 31 October this year.