Air New Zealand News
Travel at your fingertips with refreshed Air NZ app
The Air NZ app has undergone a complete rebuild to allow a continuous stream of new features to be added on a regular basis, starting with the launch in early November.
Samoa Lifts All COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
As of September 22, 2022, Samoa Government announced that all travel restrictions for COVID-19 are now lifted. All passengers and crew are no longer required to present vaccination cards/certificates or undergo pre-departure testing for COVID-19 before boarding.
Air New Zealand touches down in the Big Apple
Air New Zealand touched down at John F. Kennedy International Airport yesterday, marking the first of its non-stop flights connecting the city of sails and the city that never sleeps.
More time and flexibility to use Air New Zealand credits
Air New Zealand is extending the expiry date on all credits to give customers more time to get back out and explore the world.
World Travel Awards Asia and Oceania 2022 winners announced in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The finest travel brands in Asia and Oceania have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Vietnam. The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2022 in Ho Chi Minh City to find out who amongst them had been crowned best of the best.
A star is born as Air New Zealand unveils new Star Alliance aircraft
Kiwis will see a new star in the sky over Aotearoa as Air New Zealand reveals its world-first Star Alliance livery.
Air New Zealand Brings Back 777S From Mojave Desert
After over 700 days of storage in the California desert, Air New Zealand has begun reviving the first of its Boeing 777-300s in preparation for its return to passenger service. This follows the February return of the airline’s first 777-300 to serve as a freight aircraft.
Air New Zealand unveils new cabins
Air New Zealand will offer a new Business Premier Luxe suite, a new Business Premier seat and the world’s first Skynest from 2024. The move comes in response to customer feedback on the importance of sleep and the need for more comfort and space.
Join Air New Zealand for a Matariki journey
Air New Zealand is launching a mixed reality Matariki exhibition at Canterbury Museum, inviting attendees into the sky without leaving the room.
Air New Zealand appoints chief sustainability officer
Air New Zealand has appointed Kiri Hannifin to the newly created role of Chief Sustainability Officer, an executive position recognising the importance of sustainability across all aspects of the airline’s operations and increased focus on addressing its environmental impact.
Air New Zealand raises $1.2 billion as it concludes equity raise
Air New Zealand has announced it has completed its Rights Offer, raising a total of NZ$1.2 billion.