Air New Zealand
448 posts | 51 images
Air New Zealand is an international and domestic airline group which provides air passenger and cargo transport services within New Zealand, as well as to and from Australia, the South West Pacific, Asia, North America and the United Kingdom. Air New Zealand also encompasses business units providing engineering and ground handling services. Subsidiaries extend to booking systems, travel wholesaling and retailing services.
Air New Zealand and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, have signed a five-year partnership deal in Mumbai today, agreeing to explore opportunities for digital transformation, innovation, and operational efficiency within the airline industry.
581 views
Star Alliance Partners Air New Zealand and Air India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the objective of boosting air connectivity between India and New Zealand.
425 views
Air New Zealand is raising a glass to its new wine label, Thirteen Forty Five, now available exclusively to Air New Zealand and Airpoints Store customers.
600 views
Air New Zealand’s Airpoints members are now collectively earning over one million Airpoints Dollars a day with fresh Airpoints updates bringing new perks to the programme.
324 views
INVERCARGILL — Air New Zealand’s Grabaseat™ is joining the “shellabrations” at one of New Zealand’s most famous foodie events, offering a special package to take fans to the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival on 24 May 2025.
4,818 views
Air New Zealand is spreading its wings into the world of winemaking, creating its own wine to be enjoyed by customers both in the air and on the ground.
361 views
Air New Zealand and LanzaJet have today announced the preliminary findings from a study into using woody waste residues and low-value wood products in New Zealand to produce sustainable aviation fuel - a form of alternative jet fuel commonly referred to as SAF.
425 views
Air New Zealand's inflight quiz is getting a Kiwi takeover this November, with all questions submitted by trivia buffs from across Aotearoa.
375 views
Looking for an adventurous summer getaway? Air New Zealand’s seasonal direct flights to Tasmania’s capital Hobart are taking to the skies again from 9:00am NZT on 27 October.
312 views
Air New Zealand is lightening the load of travel for its customers, launching its baggage tracking feature to all app users from today.
687 views
Air New Zealand’s Ron Twine is set to put on his cabin crew uniform for one last time and retire after a staggering 53 years of flying internationally with the airline.
672 views
Air New Zealand is proud to partner with Aotea to showcase skincare inspired by traditional Māori herbal practices in its new onboard amenity kits.
648 views
Air New Zealand has today revealed more details around its Skynest – the world’s first sleep pods in the sky.
631 views
It’s the end of an era as the last of Air New Zealand’s aircraft in teal blue livery undergo a refresh.
665 views
One of New Zealand’s most iconic and recognisable uniforms is set for an update.
773 views
Air New Zealand is on the hunt for the most snack-tacular, mouth-watering treats to satisfy passengers' cravings at 33,000 feet.
584 views
Universal Hydrogen, Embraer and Heart Aerospace join Airbus and ATR as the long-term partners Air New Zealand is currently working with on its mission to replace its Q300 domestic fleet with a more sustainable option from 2030.
786 views
Air New Zealand has seen an increase in bookings as customers rush to take advantage of open borders.
835 views
AUCKLAND CITY — Air New Zealand is delighted to fly the first wave of visa-waiving visitors into Auckland tomorrow as New Zealand takes an important step in reconnecting with the world.
702 views
AUCKLAND CITY — Air New Zealand will bring its central Auckland team into the heart of its operation, future-proofing its infrastructure and reducing its property costs via a multi-year investment at its Auckland airport base.
816 views
Romance is alive and well in China as Air New Zealand launches “Love is a Journey,” the latest phase in its popular romance themed marketing campaign.
759 views
QUEENSTOWN — Air New Zealand has been announced as the naming rights sponsor for one of the country’s newest and most anticipated international sporting events – the Queenstown International Marathon.
1,113 views
Air New Zealand, the official airline of Middle-earth, today unveiled its stunning 777-300 aircraft which is set to become a flying billboard for the soon-to-be-released movie The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
1,637 views
Air New Zealand’s Hobbit-inspired 777-300 has been a huge draw card on its first journey to London via Los Angeles this weekend. The aircraft, operating as NZ2, was a spectacular site landing at Los Angeles International Airport this morning (NZ time) and is currently en route to make its first appearance at London’s Heathrow Airport at 2300 hours tonight (NZ time).
1,158 views
Air New Zealand is the first airline to offer all international passengers departing Sydney International Airport for trans-Tasman and Pacific Island destinations fast track kiosk check-in facilities.
723 views
AUCKLAND — The first of Air New Zealand’s much talked about Night Rider™ services take off tonight, with two Boeing 737s chock full of Kiwis taking advantage of $29 ‘seat’ fares between Auckland and Wellington.
622 views
Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific today announced a new strategic agreement on services operated by both airlines between New Zealand and Hong Kong, effective from 31 January 2013.
906 views
Air New Zealand will withdraw services between Hong Kong and London from 4 March 2013 as the airline focuses on returning its international network to profitability.
2,004 views
Air New Zealand's latest safety video is a global hit, achieving worldwide media coverage and 6.2 million YouTube views in just four days since launching.
802 views
Air New Zealand is reducing capacity into Gisborne as a result of the local airport’s decision to increase landing fees by 106% from December 1.
664 views
Air New Zealand is launching a new daily Night Rider™ service with every seat on the aircraft available at a fare of $29, for the last flight of the day between Auckland and Wellington.
714 views
Time is running out to enter Air New Zealand’s Great Walker competition. With only a few days left to be in to experience the adventure of a lifetime entries have already been received from Invercargill to Iceland – and many points in between.
559 views
Air New Zealand and the Department of Conservation (DOC) today achieved the largest and most complex tuatara relocation ever undertaken. The 260 tuatara travelled on commercial flights from Wellington to Gisborne, Hamilton and Dunedin.
817 views
Bali is fast becoming the holiday destination of choice for Kiwis with Air New Zealand today announcing it will operate a second season of Auckland to Bali services next year.
645 views
Air New Zealand is calling for a New Zealand ban on powerful hand-held laser devices to protect the safety of the travelling public following the sentencing today of a teenager who aimed lasers at three commercial aircraft and a police helicopter.
650 views
Altitude Aerospace Interiors today welcomed the first new Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) into its Christchurch-based completion facility following a non-stop delivery flight from Los Angeles to Auckland.
723 views
Air New Zealand is forecasting a strong improvement in financial performance after announcing normalised earnings before taxation* for the 2012 financial year of $91 million, up 21 percent on 2011.
812 views
Eagle Air will resume operation tomorrow morning following the completion of a precautionary fleet inspection this evening.
662 views
Air New Zealand is inspecting its fleet of Beech 1900D aircraft after hairline cracks were found in the tail area of an aircraft during routine maintenance inspection.
662 views
Air New Zealand is slashing fares on domestic trunk routes for the second time in nine months, as it launches an extra 6000 seats a week into the market over the coming year.
891 views
In-flight celebrity-spotting on Air New Zealand flights has taken on a whole new meaning with a new safety video featuring everyone from world leaders and musicians to sports stars.
597 views
Air New Zealand has appointed Christopher Luxon as its next Chief Executive Officer.
588 views
Kiwi adventurer and Air New Zealand pilot Mike Allsop is set to undertake an incredible mission to run seven marathons, in seven continents, in just seven days.
653 views
Air New Zealand is adding significant new capacity to its Auckland – Honolulu route to meet high customer demand for this popular holiday destination.
515 views
Air New Zealand and alliance partner Virgin Australia today announced plans to boost capacity on the busy Auckland-Perth route by more than 20% in the upcoming financial year From 3 September, Air New Zealand will replace its 234 seat Boeing 767-300 with a 304 seat Boeing 777-200ER aircraft on its non-stop Auckland-Perth service.
512 views
Hollywood actor Don Cheadle (Hotel Rwanda, Crash, Ocean's Thirteen) and top New Zealand golfers Lydia Ko and Phil Tataurangi had some unique putting practise this morning ahead of the NZ PGA Pro-Am Championship in Queenstown later this week.
803 views
From today, passengers on board Air New Zealand’s all black A320 will be invited to take part in a world first for in-flight entertainment on selected services between Auckland and Queenstown.
630 views
Mount Cook Airline expects to be able to get almost all passengers to their destinations today as more aircraft become operational following its full fleet inspection.
465 views
Mount Cook Airline says it expects to be able to accommodate around 97% of passengers booked to travel tomorrow as more aircraft become operational following its full fleet inspection.
607 views
Mount Cook Airline expects to have another three of its ATR72-500 aircraft back in the air tomorrow following an inspection of its full fleet of 11 aircraft.
561 views
Mount Cook Airline expects to operate approximately two thirds of its normal seat capacity today with three ATR aircraft in service and additional flying from other aircraft in the Air New Zealand fleet.
316 views
Air New Zealand has been named ‘International Airline of the Year’ in the inaugural Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards in Australia.
437 views
Kiwis will be able fly to the heart of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast this winter with Air New Zealand launching the first international service into Sunshine Coast Airport as part of its trans Tasman alliance with Virgin Australia.
279 views
Kiwis can now book a flight non-stop to Bali with Air New Zealand’s launch special of $549 one way from Auckland.
214 views
Media Briefing – 24 February Air New Zealand Limited will release its FY12 Interim Result for the six months to 31 December 2011 to the Stock Exchange at 8.30am NZT on Friday 24 February.
301 views
Air New Zealand has today launched its biggest Australian campaign of the past ten years, aiming to convert the millions of Australians who consider crossing the ditch for a Kiwi break – but never actually make it.
1,571 views
Kiwis will now be able to fly non-stop to the popular holiday destination of Bali with the launch of Air New Zealand’s new twice weekly service between Auckland and Denpasar Airport.
195 views
Air New Zealand will have a new Chief Executive Officer in 2013.
199 views
Air New Zealand Airpoints™ customers can win a five-night holiday package for two in Hong Kong or North America – or one of tens of thousands of other great prizes - just by booking a flight before the end of the month.
255 views
AUCKLAND CITY — Video footage is now available of Air New Zealand's newest Boeing 777-300ER, the world's largest commercially operated aircraft to be painted all black, touching down in New Zealand for the first time today at Auckland International Airport.
1,163 views
AUCKLAND CITY — Air New Zealand’s newest Boeing 777-300ER, the world’s largest commercially operated aircraft to be painted all black, will touch down in New Zealand for the first time tomorrow morning (Thursday 12 January) at Auckland International Airport.
429 views
HAMILTON — An Air New Zealand Beech 1900D, registration ZK-EAG, is the latest aircraft in the airline’s 103-strong fleet to get an all-black makeover.
1,695 views
CHRISTCHURCH — Domestic flights into and out of Christchurch this evening are operating close to normal schedule times.
581 views
Air New Zealand has been selected by the Australian Government to operate air services from both Brisbane and Sydney to Norfolk Island.
218 views
More Air New Zealand passengers will be travelling in style with the trial of a new offer based system for last minute long haul seat upgrades.
228 views
More than 150 young Cantabrians experienced some early Christmas cheer today (Dec.
624 views
Air New Zealand has revealed the world's largest commercially operated aircraft to be painted completely black.
12.jpg)
706 views
Air New Zealand and ANA will establish a closer partnership in Japan from March 25 next year providing travellers on both airlines with improved access to destinations in Japan and New Zealand.
267 views
Air New Zealand welcomes news it has been successful in its tender to supply air travel services to all New Zealand Government agencies, as sole preferred supplier for all domestic travel and a preferred supplier for international travel.
191 views
Air New Zealand today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Licella Pty Ltd to examine the development and commercialisation of a process to convert woody biomass into sustainable biofuel in New Zealand.
385 views
CHRISTCHURCH — Air New Zealand is planning to turn one of its 777-200ER aircraft into a unique Christmas “sleigh” for the children of Christchurch.
489 views
Air New Zealand’s newest Boeing 777-300ER has entered Boeing’s Seattle painting facility to receive a make over that will see it become the world’s largest commercially operated aircraft painted all black.
302 views
Air New Zealand is again operating its popular charter programme from Japan to New Zealand this summer as it continues to stimulate passenger growth from this important tourism market.
212 views
A signed pair of Dan Carter’s Jockey underwear and the sweaty singlet studded with Swarovski crystals Richard Simmons wore in Air New Zealand’s safety video are amongst more than 100 items up for grabs in Air New Zealand’s annual Kids @ Christmas charity auction at www.sella.co.nz.
489 views
Rico, Air New Zealand's furry mascot, has passed away while hosting a celeb-packed house-warming party in his Los Angeles mansion.
10.jpg)
12.jpg)
845 views
Air New Zealand has this morning reduced its lowest domestic airfares by an average six per cent with the launch of Seats to Suit style fares.
15.jpg)
672 views
In an Australian first, Air New Zealand last night surprised 60 unsuspecting diners at the sell-out Melbourne restaurant 'WLG', with a free return flight each to Wellington.
622 views
Air New Zealand is launching a new Airpoints membership card loaded with smart new features intended to transform its popular loyalty card into the ultimate travel companion.
332 views
AUCKLAND CITY — The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner has just departed Auckland International Airport signalling the end of its first visit to New Zealand, but not before one young man proposed to his girlfriend in the aircraft’s cockpit.
921 views
AUCKLAND CITY — The arrival of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be streamed live on the internet at www.slipstream.co.nz/airnz from approximately 9.45am on Saturday morning 12 November.
903 views
AUCKLAND CITY — There are two media opportunities available to see the 787 Dreamliner and talk with Boeing and Air New Zealand management following its arrival in Auckland this weekend.
391 views
AUCKLAND CITY — The Boeing 787 will touch down in the Southern Hemisphere for the first time on Saturday morning 12 November at Auckland International Airport.
329 views
Domestic jet services are set to return to Rotorua in the 2012-2013 summer season.
223 views
Mt Cook is set to become the 28th domestic destination on Air New Zealand’s network with the airline announcing today the trial of a new Christchurch/Mt Cook/Queenstown route in the summer of 2012-2013.
192 views
Paraparaumu tomorrow becomes the 27th destination on Air New Zealand’s domestic network with the launch of direct services between Paraparaumu (Kapiti Coast) and Auckland.
233 views
Air New Zealand has confirmed its support for the nation’s rugby team for another four years, re-signing as a major sponsor of the New Zealand Rugby Union through until 2015.
256 views
Air New Zealand has ordered seven new-generation ATR72-600 aircraft with purchase options for a further five worth a total list price of US$270 million.
222 views
New Zealanders will be among the first people in the Southern Hemisphere to see the new Boeing 787 aircraft when Air New Zealand brings it to Auckland for the first time from 12-14 November.
213 views
Media Briefing at 1pm, Wednesday 19 October 2011 Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe will make a significant announcement related to the airline’s regional fleet.
1,255 views
Air New Zealand is marking five years of flying to China with the launch of an amazing $1399 fare offer to encourage even more Kiwis to discover this incredible holiday destination.
242 views
Air New Zealand has today added even more capacity to its schedule to help league fans desperate to get to Sydney to watch the Warriors play in Sunday’s NRL Grand Final.
189 views
Air New Zealand has increased its relevant interest in Australian-based airline Virgin Australia from 14.99 percent to 19.99 percent.
182 views
AUCKLAND CITY — Air New Zealand Limited will hold its Annual Shareholders Meeting this Wednesday 28 September 2011 at 2.00pm.
212 views
Air New Zealand is making it easier than ever for customers to score cheap deals through enhancements to www.airnz.co.nz which went live this morning.
195 views
Grabaseat is offering 30 percent off every seat on the Air New Zealand domestic network over the next three weeks in a one-off 48 hour deal that kicked in at midnight last night.
196 views
Air New Zealand today announced normalised earnings* before taxation of $75 million for the 12 months to 30 June 2011.
215 views
AUCKLAND CITY — Media Briefing Air New Zealand Limited will release its 2011 Annual Results to the Stock Exchange at 08:30 NZT on Thursday, 25 August.
186 views
High jinks with E! Entertainment host Giuliana Rancic during a recent interview in Los Angeles has earned Air New Zealand’s crazy puppet Rico a warning that he may never work in Hollywood again.
188 views
BLENHEIM — SAFE Air Ltd can confirm that the engineer who died during a routine maintenance operation at its base in Blenheim this morning was 51 year old local man.
508 views