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
Air New Zealand has announced a significant decrease in earnings for the 2024 financial year, with profits falling by more than half compared to the previous year. The national carrier reported earnings before taxation of $222 million, down from $574 million in 2023. Net profit after taxation also declined to $146 million from $412 million
Air New Zealand has treated 50 children with serious medical conditions or disabilities to a special scenic flight over the South Island, continuing its long-standing partnership with the Koru Care charity. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner departed Christchurch on Saturday afternoon, flying over Queenstown and Dunedin before returning to Christchurch after about 90 minutes. Air New
Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran has announced that the airline will add 30,000 seats to its Tokyo route from November to March, providing Japanese customers with more options to travel to New Zealand. The capacity increase, a result of the airline’s 777s flying more frequently to Japan, will offer 342 seats per
Air New Zealand has launched its first-ever Mangōpare Pilot Cadetship, designed to inspire more individuals to pursue a career as a pilot by reducing financial barriers and accelerating the journey to becoming a commercial pilot. The all-inclusive training programme will initially select 30 cadets to commence training in small cohorts from September 2024, with the
Air New Zealand has announced updates to its summer schedule, including the return of two seasonal routes, increased capacity on key Asian destinations, and an extended pause on its Chicago service due to ongoing engine challenges. The airline will resume direct flights from Auckland to Hobart and Seoul in October 2024, operating three weekly services
