Air New Zealand News
Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines Extend Joint Venture Alliance Until 2029
Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines celebrate the regulatory approval to extend their joint venture alliance for another five years until March 2029, enhancing connectivity and options for customers. Over the past decade, the alliance has significantly increased seat capacity between New Zealand and Singapore, with additional daily services and expanded routes.
Air New Zealand is chasing the Christmas spirit in latest video
High-flying action meets festive fun in Air New Zealand’s new Christmas campaign, The Great Christmas Chase, where one flight attendant takes the airline’s famous manaaki to new heights – all in the name of Christmas spirit.
Air New Zealand adds four new aircraft to Regional and Short Haul fleet
Air New Zealand has announced as part of the airline’s 2023 annual results last week that it will be welcoming two new ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft and two new Airbus A321* aircraft into its fleet from late 2024 adding 768,000 seats per year.
Air New Zealand brings country’s largest Metaverse gallery to life
Air New Zealand has partnered with National Geographic to bring New Zealand’s largest Metaverse virtual photo gallery to life. The airline is inviting people around the world to ‘step foot’ in the digital gallery and experience New Zealand through the eyes of its youth.
Taking off in style: New uniform inbound for Air New Zealand
One of New Zealand’s most iconic and recognisable uniforms is set for an update. Air New Zealand will be onboarding a new partner to design its uniforms, with expressions of interest (EOI) open
Air New Zealand extends Gisborne – Napier service
Air New Zealand is extending its temporary service between Tairāwhiti Gisborne and the Hawke’s Bay, given roads between the two regions are still severely damaged from the devastating floods.
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 the airline’s Los Angeles route for travel from 27 February 2023.
Air New Zealand announces Mission Next Gen Aircraft partners
Air New Zealand has announced four world-leading innovators it will be working with on its mission to have its first zero emissions demonstrator flight.
Air New Zealand Regional Lounges go gourmet
Taste buds are firing on all cylinders as Air New Zealand launches a tasty new menu in its regional lounges. Cue the hot food.
Goodbye boarding passes, hello biometric facial recognition
Last week, Air New Zealand customers were some of the first to experience biometric verification at the boarding gate after a successful trial at Los Angeles Airport.
Air New Zealand named Best Airline in the South Pacific at APEX Awards
Yesterday Air New Zealand picked up top honours at the prestigious 2022 APEX Awards – receiving the 2023 APEX Passenger Choice Award for Best Airline in the South Pacific and being named a 2023 APEX Five Star winner.