Air New Zealand to launch world-first Economy Skynest on Boeing 787-9
Air New Zealand has confirmed that its much-anticipated Economy Skynest™ will go on sale from 18 May 2026, marking a major step forward in...
Air New Zealand cancellations to affect 44,000 passengers amid fuel pressures
Air New Zealand has announced it will cancel around 1,100 flights between now and early May, a move expected to affect approximately 44,000 passengers...
Air New Zealand unveils redesigned Boeing 787-9 cabin experience
To mark 85 years of proud aviation history, Air New Zealand has revealed its fully redesigned Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner — the first complete nose-to-tail...
Air New Zealand unveils bold new uniform celebrating Aotearoa’s culture and creativity
Air New Zealand has revealed its striking new uniform, designed by Emilia Wickstead with bespoke prints from Maori artist Te Rangitu Netana. The collection...
Air New Zealand begins world-first full cabin overhaul of Dreamliner fleet
Air New Zealand has launched a comprehensive refurbishment of its Boeing 787-9 fleet, becoming the first airline globally to perform a nose-to-tail retrofit on...
Air New Zealand becomes first major airline to abandon climate target
Air New Zealand has abandoned its 2030 goal to reduce carbon emissions, citing difficulties in securing more efficient planes and sustainable jet fuel. This...
New Zealand Prime Minister’s plane to Japan breaks down in Papua New Guinea
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's trip to Japan faced a significant hurdle when his New Zealand Defence Force Boeing 757 broke down during...
Passenger’s leg broken in turbulence during Air New Zealand flight from Bali to Auckland
A German-born passenger on Air New Zealand's flight NZ65 from Denpasar to Auckland (Boeing 787-9 reg. ZK-NZC) on 16 April suffered a severe leg...
Passenger (53) fined for urinating in cup during flight delay
A man has been slapped with a hefty fine by a court in Australia for relieving himself in a cup on an aircraft. He...
Air New Zealand temporarily halts Auckland – Chicago service due to engine challenges
Air New Zealand announced a temporary pause in its Auckland - Chicago non-stop service from March 31 to October 25, 2024, citing ongoing challenges...
Air New Zealand charged two tourists $13,000 to change their tickets after terminal cancer diagnosis, and apologised
Air New Zealand has apologised for charging two US tourists $13,000 to change their flights after one of them was diagnosed with cancer.Todd and...
Air New Zealand flight to Chicago back at Auckland 11 hours later due to technical issue
Air New Zealand flight NZ26 bound for Chicago had to turn back to Auckland approximately four hours into the 15-hour journey due to a...
Air New Zealand adds two ATR72-600 and two Airbus A321neo to short-haul fleet
Air New Zealand's recent press release announces the addition of four new aircraft to its Regional and Short Haul fleet as part of the...
Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 heads back to Auckland after “fuel usage discrepancy”
One hour after take-off, an Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 (registered ZK-NZQ) that departed from Auckland, New Zealand destination Chicago, United States on 23...
Air New Zealand implements voluntary weight survey for passengers
Air New Zealand has recently introduced a voluntary weight survey for its passengers, aiming to gather accurate data. Contrary to some sensationalized reports, the...
Air New Zealand introduces Skynest: sleep pods in the sky
Air New Zealand revealed the world's first sleep pods in the sky, called Skynest. From 2024, the Skynest will be used on flights to...
Air New Zealand ramps up China capacity with resumption of daily flights to Shanghai
The bustling cities of China are getting a whole lot closer to New Zealand as capacity between the countries expands from early MayAir New Zealand...
Air New Zealand – demand driving strong recovery
Air New Zealand's recovery is well underway, with the airline today announcing statutory earnings before taxation of $299 million and revenue of $3.1 billion...
More choice and comfort with Air New Zealand Economy Stretch
Delivering more legroom than ever before, there's a more comfortable way to fly economy with Air New Zealand. Introducing Economy Stretch, now available to book on...
Air New Zealand customer recovery well underway after extreme weather in Auckland
One of the biggest customer recoveries in Air New Zealand's history is well underway as it rebooks all 9,000 customers disrupted from the extreme weather event...