Air New Zealand transported more than 16 million passengers and operated 171,605 flights during a bustling 2024. The carrier’s engineering team completed 92 engine changes and spent 1.2 million hours maintaining aircraft amid ongoing engine availability challenges. CEO Greg Foran said the airline achieved significant milestones despite facing hurdles throughout the year. “We’d like to
Air New Zealand has launched a new Christmas campaign highlighting how its crew brings festive magic to passengers who would otherwise miss December 25 due to international time differences. The airline’s “Let the Magic Find You This Christmas” campaign features cabin crew creating an onboard Christmas celebration for a young passenger traveling to New Zealand
Air New Zealand will launch its own wine label in collaboration with Villa Maria to commemorate its first trans-Tasman flight. The new Thirteen Forty Five label, named after the 1,345-mile distance of the inaugural 1940 Auckland-Sydney flight, will feature a sauvignon blanc and pinot noir. The wines have been crafted with Marlborough winemakers to suit
Air New Zealand is set to relaunch its seasonal direct flights between Auckland and Hobart, Tasmania’s capital, starting 27 October. The airline will operate three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays using A320neo and A321neo aircraft, marking the return of international services to Tasmania. Jeremy O’Brien, Air New Zealand General Manager International, expressed excitement
Air New Zealand is preparing to welcome over 500,000 domestic passengers during the upcoming school holidays, as Kiwis take to the skies to connect with family and friends across Aotearoa. Air New Zealand General Manager Domestic Scott Carr said the airline has added 25,000 extra seats across 260 domestic flights to meet increased demand between
Air New Zealand has announced the return of its seasonal direct service between Auckland and Seoul, set to recommence on 28 October 2024. Leanne Geraghty, Air New Zealand’s Chief Customer and Sales Officer, shared details of the service while on a business delegation to South Korea this week. The seasonal route will operate until
