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Qantas resumes Auckland-Adelaide, adds peak summer service 30th October 2026 /

Qantas resumes Auckland-Adelaide, adds peak summer service

Qantas resumed its seasonal Auckland–Adelaide service today, with an additional weekly flight scheduled over the peak summer holiday period.


…as Cam Wallace lays out ambitions for NZ, which Qantas sees increasingly as part of home market 20th October 2026 / /

…as Cam Wallace lays out ambitions for NZ, which Qantas sees increasingly as part of home market

Qantas says it sees the potential for more services and routes from New Zealand, with the success of its long-haul New York operation giving it the confidence to explore expansion.


…as Qantas keeps the pressure on, boosting Queenstown, Auckland capacity 30th June 2026 /

…as Qantas keeps the pressure on, boosting Queenstown, Auckland capacity

Qantas is adding more than 15,000 seats to Queenstown over the 2026-27 summer peak, with the additional capacity spread across services from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.


Qantas confirms Sydney-London direct flights from 2027 18th June 2026

Qantas confirms Sydney-London direct flights from 2027

Qantas says it will launch the world’s first non-stop flights between Sydney and London in October 2027, as part of its Project Sunrise initiative.


Qantas marks 25 years of NZ-based flight operations 12th June 2026

Qantas marks 25 years of NZ-based flight operations

The Qantas Group is celebrating 25 years since establishing Jetconnect, its New Zealand-based pilot and cabin crew operation.


Perspectives: Airlines are facing higher fuel costs but are cutting fares – how does that work? 29th April 2026 / /

Perspectives: Airlines are facing higher fuel costs but are cutting fares – how does that work?

Qantas and Virgin Australia warn about rising costs and reduced flight capacity while simultaneously launching large-scale domestic sales.


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.