Air New Zealand News

Australia reopens borders to New Zealand travellers
Passengers on the first commercial flight between the two countries in seven months arrived at Sydney International Airport earlier today as a trans-Tasman travel bubble is launched.

Air New Zealand permanently cuts routes following Covid-19 grounding
Air New Zealand will not resume operation of its suspended Auckland-Buenos Aires and Los Angeles-London routes due to the deep impact of Covid-19 on forward travel demand.

Air New Zealand closes London base months early
There are currently 130 flight attendants at the base, but the decision has been taken to close early due to the impact of Covid-19 and travel restrictions imposed by governments around the world.

Air New Zealand pauses ticket sales, cuts flights
Air New Zealand is further reducing capacity across its network as a result of the impact of Covid-19 on travel demand. The airline placed itself into a trading halt today to allow it time to more fully assess the operational and financial impacts of global travel restrictions.

Flores-Garcia takes up UK leadership role with Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has appointed Jorge Flores-Garcia as area manager for the UK and Europe. October marks the start of a new era for Air New Zealand as the carrier closes its London route.

Air New Zealand to pull out of London from October next year
Air New Zealand has confirmed it will withdraw its daily London-Los Angeles service from October next year. The news comes as the carrier unveils the launch a new service between New York and Auckland from 2020.

Air New Zealand signs new Dreamliner 787-10 order with Boeing
Boeing and Air New Zealand have finalised an order for eight 787-10 Dreamliner planes valued at $2.7 billion at list prices. The carrier will integrate the largest Dreamliner model into its fleet of 787-9 and 777 planes from 2022.

All Blacks join Air New Zealand for new safety video
Air New Zealand has launched a new safety video - Air All Blacks - in support of the team during its 2019 season and as they prepare for the World Cup in Japan next month.

Air New Zealand signs with Boeing for eight 787-10 Dreamliners
Air New Zealand currently operates a fleet of 13 787-9 Dreamliners which chief executive, Christopher Luxon, said have proved to be the perfect aircraft for the airline’s Pacific Rim focus.

Air New Zealand launches new UK ad campaign
Air New Zealand has launched its latest above the line campaign. The airline is launching its UK campaign ahead of the summer, showcasing its London to Los Angeles route and highlighting its “a better way to fly” proposition.

Air New Zealand signs Visit California marketing partnership
Air New Zealand and tourism board Visit California have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote travel to the American state.

Eva Air signs Air New Zealand codeshare partnership
Passengers of the two Star Alliance members will have access to codeshare options operated by Eva Air from Taipei to major destinations in Japan and South Korea.