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 boosts business flights to and from Palmy (Palmerston North)
Air New Zealand will operate an additional 12 one-way business timed services per week between Palmerston North and Auckland from mid-August.The new service will...
[Coronavirus] Air New Zealand cuts 85% of international capacity, lays off staff
Air New Zealand said on Monday 16 March that it would further cut capacity and look to lay off some permanent employees as the...
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...
Air New Zealand takes delivery of its first Airbus A321neo
Air New Zealand has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo during the weekend of 3-4 November 2018, making the national carrier of New...
Two Air New Zealand Boeing 777-200ER diverted in one day
Technical issues disrupt travellers on two Air New Zealand flights on 19 August 2018Passengers on two Air New Zealand flights have had their travel...
Air New Zealand limits capacity on inbound international services
Air New Zealand has put a hold on new bookings on international services into New Zealand following a request from the New Zealand Government.The...
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 – 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 $3.1 billion...
Air New Zealand to launch a non-stop service between Auckland and New York and withdraw from London
Air New Zealand is accelerating its ambitions for North America and will launch a non-stop service between Auckland and New York using its 787-9...
Air New Zealand unveils new Airbus A321neo with “Star Alliance” livery
Air New Zealand revealed its newest Airbus A321neo sporting the Star Alliance livery. Contrary to the typical white Star Alliance liveries at other airlines...
Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 without necessary Chinese permits forced to head back to Auckland
Nearly five hours into Air New Zealand's flight NZ289 between Auckland and Shanghai on Saturday (9 February), passengers heard a rather unpleasant message from...
Boeing, Air New Zealand celebrate first flight approved for 330-minute ETOPS
Industry-first ETOPS authorization allows flights to connect travelers from Auckland to Buenos AiresBoeing and Air New Zealand today celebrated the aviation industry’s first flight...
Air New Zealand receives ATR’s milestone 1,600th delivery
Franco-Italian turboprop manufacturer surpasses milestone in its 40th yearAir New Zealand is the third-largest ATR operator
The airline uses ATR turboprops to provide...
Air New Zealand purchases 15 additional ATR 72-600s
The deal is valued at some US$ 375 million
Air New Zealand will operate the third largest ATR fleet worldwideNational flag carrier Air New Zealand...
First ever air service to take off between New Zealand and Chicago, USA
Air New Zealand will launch a new non-stop service between Auckland and Chicago's O'Hare International Airport from November 2018.The new service deepens the alliance...
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...
Australian and New Zealand airlines to form new aviation industry group
Australia and New Zealand’s major airlines have announced the establishment of a new industry group to advocate and pursue reform on public policy issues...
Air New Zealand reduces flight schedule over next six months to deal with staff sickness
Air New Zealand is taking proactive measures to protect the travel plans of its customers as sickness levels continue to cause disruption.Over the next six months,...
Inadvertent oxygen masks deployment on Air New Zealand flight between LAX and Auckland
On 19 August, an Air New Zealand Boeing 777-300 (registered ZK-OKQ) operated flight NZ5 between Los Angeles, United States and Auckland, New Zealand.Three hours...