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Air NZ climbs into top 20 in Skytrax rankings 21st June 2023 /

Air NZ climbs into top 20 in Skytrax rankings

Air New Zealand has been ranked 19th in the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2023.


Govt, Air NZ invest $2m in SAF,  ‘game changing’ production facility to be scoped 16th June 2023 /

Govt, Air NZ invest $2m in SAF, ‘game changing’ production facility to be scoped

The government and Air NZ are investing $2.265m into accelerating the rollout of sustainable aviation fuel and developing a potential production facility in New Zealand.


Air NZ tops Kantar reputation index for ninth year 16th June 2023

Air NZ tops Kantar reputation index for ninth year

Air New Zealand has taken the top spot on the Kantar Corporate Reputation Index for the ninth consecutive year.


…as airline groups say passengers will pay in the pocket, impacting travel 9th June 2023 / /

…as airline groups say passengers will pay in the pocket, impacting travel

Air New Zealand, Qantas and the Board of Airline Representatives of New Zealand have criticised Auckland Airport’s proposed landing fee increases for putting tourism at risk.


Soaring demand, lower fuel prices push Air NZ earnings guidance over $580m 8th June 2023

Soaring demand, lower fuel prices push Air NZ earnings guidance over $580m

The airline said today that it expected earnings to be at least $580m, which is above the $510m – $560m range that it forecast in April.


Air NZ’s Skynest, cabin win awards 7th June 2023

Air NZ’s Skynest, cabin win awards

Air New Zealand has won two accolades at the Crystal Cabin Awards in Germany.


Air NZ rejects greenwashing accusation after Consumer NZ criticises cups 2nd June 2023 /

Air NZ rejects greenwashing accusation after Consumer NZ criticises cups

Air New Zealand says it is unfair to be accused of greenwashing because of its environmental messaging and that many of its compostable hot beverage cups end up in landfill.


Air NZ wins AirlineRatings.com’s airline of the year… 31st May 2023

Air NZ wins AirlineRatings.com’s airline of the year…

Air New Zealand has been named the 2023 Airline of the Year by AirlineRatings.com.


…and also tops Randstad’s most attractive employer, with MBIE, DOC recognised too 31st May 2023 /

…and also tops Randstad’s most attractive employer, with MBIE, DOC recognised too

Air New Zealand has been named Randstad’s Most Attractive Employer.


Air NZ to begin passenger weight survey 31st May 2023

Air NZ to begin passenger weight survey

Air New Zealand is trialling a new passenger weight survey for more than 10,000 customers flying internationally between 29 May and 2 July.


THL takeover of Apollo, Air NZ $1.2bn capital raise recognised 29th May 2023 /

THL takeover of Apollo, Air NZ $1.2bn capital raise recognised

Tourism Holdings Limited and its financial advisor on its Apollo Tourism & Leisure takeover, Jarden, have won the M&A Transaction of the Year accolade at the Institute of Finance Professionals in New Zealand Awards.


Air NZ April passenger numbers 87% of pre-Covid 23rd May 2023 /

Air NZ April passenger numbers 87% of pre-Covid

Air New Zealand passenger numbers in the year to April 2023 reached 1.25 million, down just 12.6% on the 1.43 million carried in 2019.


Air NZ showcases skincare inspired by Māori herbal practices 23rd May 2023

Air NZ showcases skincare inspired by Māori herbal practices

Air New Zealand and Aotea Skincare have partnered to spruce up the airline’s onboard amenity kits with products inspired by Māori herbal practices.


Air NZ delivers floral surprise for Mother’s Day 15th May 2023

Air NZ delivers floral surprise for Mother’s Day

Air New Zealand flights across the country have celebrated Mother’s Day with a floral surprise for customers.


Air NZ invests $30m to attract high-quality visitors 11th May 2023

Air NZ invests $30m to attract high-quality visitors

The airline also indicates potential pricing for its innovative Skynest rest pods.


Air NZ’s Greg Foran on why domestic airfares have surged 54% 10th May 2023 /

Air NZ’s Greg Foran on why domestic airfares have surged 54%

The airline’s CEO cites rising catering costs as an example of the pressures it faces.


Air NZ promos 25,000 sale fares to 80 domestic destinations 5th May 2023

Air NZ promos 25,000 sale fares to 80 domestic destinations

Air New Zealand is offering more than 25,000 tickets to 80 domestic destinations as part of its Grab Life By The Seat promotion with Grabaseat.


Air NZ passengers 89% of pre-Covid in March 28th April 2023

Air NZ passengers 89% of pre-Covid in March

Air New Zealand carried 1.625 million passengers in year to March 2023, up 160.4% on the previous 12 months.


Air NZ upgrades guidance on strong travel demand, lower fuel costs 27th April 2023

Air NZ upgrades guidance on strong travel demand, lower fuel costs

The airline now expected its earnings before other significant items and taxation for FY23 to be in the range of $510m to $560m.


Hundreds of snacks submissions in Air NZ menu revamp 26th April 2023 /

Hundreds of snacks submissions in Air NZ menu revamp

More than 250 submissions have rolled in from manufacturers looking to supply snacks to Air New Zealand as part of a revamp of its inflight menu.


Air NZ calls snack providers to the table 17th April 2023

Air NZ calls snack providers to the table

Air New Zealand has launched a full review of its onboard snack options for domestic, short-haul and long-haul flights for the first time since 2018.


Passenger numbers surge for Easter, school holidays 6th April 2023 /

Passenger numbers surge for Easter, school holidays

Air NZ is anticipating 210k passengers during the long weekend, up 68% on 2022.


Auckland Airport taps Air NZ to fill chief operations role 4th April 2023 / /

Auckland Airport taps Air NZ to fill chief operations role

The airline’s group GM of airports, Chloe Surridge, will join AIAL on 1 May, filling the gap left by Anna Cassels-Brown.


Air NZ lifts entry wage to $30 per hour to attract 400 workers 29th March 2023 /

Air NZ lifts entry wage to $30 per hour to attract 400 workers

Air New Zealand says it has increased its entry wage to $30 per hour to help attract around 400 workers to rebuild its airport teams across the country.


Air NZ resumes Auckland – Bali flights 29th March 2023

Air NZ resumes Auckland – Bali flights

Air New Zealand is resuming non-stop flights between Auckland and Denpasar, Bali.


Air NZ Feb passenger numbers 15% down on pre-Covid 27th March 2023 /

Air NZ Feb passenger numbers 15% down on pre-Covid

Air New Zealand passenger numbers in February 2023 exceeded 1.2 million, about 15% below the 1.41 million carried for the same month in pre-Covid 2019.


Air NZ extends Gisborne – Napier service 13th March 2023

Air NZ extends Gisborne – Napier service

Air New Zealand will extend its Gisborne – Napier service until 9 June to support the Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay regions’ focus on recovery.


Air NZ to restart Sunshine Coast flights mid-year… 10th March 2023 /

Air NZ to restart Sunshine Coast flights mid-year…

Air New Zealand is restarting its flights between Australia’s Sunshine Coast and Auckland on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 25 June.


…and backs Hokitika food festival with special flight 10th March 2023 /

…and backs Hokitika food festival with special flight

A sold-out flight from Wellington to Hokitika will take to the skies for the 34th Annual Wildfoods Festival.


Air NZ backs Black Ferns, renews All Blacks sponsorship 9th March 2023 /

Air NZ backs Black Ferns, renews All Blacks sponsorship

Air New Zealand has formed a partnership with New Zealand Rugby to become the official airline of the Black Ferns and it has renewed its sponsorship of the All Blacks.


IWD2023: Air NZ’s Kiri Hannifin on leadership v management 7th March 2023 /

IWD2023: Air NZ’s Kiri Hannifin on leadership v management

To mark International Women’s Day this week, the Ticker is publishing a series of articles on women leaders in tourism.


Air NZ bolsters employee benefits 24th February 2023 /

Air NZ bolsters employee benefits

Air New Zealand is increasing its parental leave benefits for employees at the airline.


Air NZ rebounds to $213m interim profit 23rd February 2023

Air NZ rebounds to $213m interim profit

Revenue jumps 177% on a stronger and faster recovery than initially expected.


Air NZ adds flights between Napier and Gisborne 23rd February 2023

Air NZ adds flights between Napier and Gisborne

Air New Zealand is boosting connections between Gisborne and Napier with a temporary service to help support communities.


Air NZ introduces new stretch fare class 21st February 2023

Air NZ introduces new stretch fare class

Air New Zealand has introduced a new fare class for economy passengers seeking a little more room around their seats.


Air NZ lowers fares to support Gisborne, Napier 20th February 2023

Air NZ lowers fares to support Gisborne, Napier

Air New Zealand has lowered airfares for its Gisborne and Napier flights to ensure travel is made easier for those who need to access the flood- and road-damaged regions.


Air NZ champions te reo Māori with Te Matatini flight 20th February 2023

Air NZ champions te reo Māori with Te Matatini flight

Air New Zealand it celebrating the launch of Te Matatini kapa haka festival with a charter flight dedicated entirely to te reo Māori.


Flights to cyclone-impacted regions resume 15th February 2023 /

Flights to cyclone-impacted regions resume

Strong winds forced the suspension of operations on Tuesday creating aircraft queues and delays.


Air NZ sponsors Women in Travel Summit 15th February 2023 /

Air NZ sponsors Women in Travel Summit

Air New Zealand has signed on as the major sponsor for The Australian Federation of Travel Agents’ Women in Travel Summit.


Cyclone Gabrielle: Auckland air travel resumes but disruption persists 14th February 2023 /

Cyclone Gabrielle: Auckland air travel resumes but disruption persists

Flights to Auckland have resumed but travel disruption continues as Cyclone Gabrielle wreaks havoc across the North Island.


Cyclone Gabrielle: Air NZ flights to resume flights Tues, warns of rebooking delays 13th February 2023 / /

Cyclone Gabrielle: Air NZ flights to resume flights Tues, warns of rebooking delays

Full flights are causing wait times of up to 20 days for rebookings, but the airline says it is working to speed up the process.


Air NZ offers flexibility as cyclone approaches 10th February 2023

Air NZ offers flexibility as cyclone approaches

Cyclone Gabrielle is expected to hit the north over the weekend.


Air NZ recruits more partners to zero-emission aircraft effort 8th February 2023 /

Air NZ recruits more partners to zero-emission aircraft effort

The airline wants to replace its ageing Q300 domestic fleet with more sustainable aircraft by 2030.


Air NZ offers $250 per night goodwill payment for stranded travellers 31st January 2023

Air NZ offers $250 per night goodwill payment for stranded travellers

The money will go towards accommodation for its displaced customers.


Air NZ passenger numbers hit 1.6 million in December 31st January 2023 /

Air NZ passenger numbers hit 1.6 million in December

Air New Zealand recorded 1.607 million passengers for the month of December 2022, a 139.1% rise from the same month in 2021.


People may be stuck “for several days” as overseas flights book out, warns BARNZ… 30th January 2023 /

People may be stuck “for several days” as overseas flights book out, warns BARNZ…

Airlines are trying to move passengers but are being hampered by flood-ravaged systems.


…while Air NZ highlights recovery as international numbers grow 25th January 2023

…while Air NZ highlights recovery as international numbers grow

Air New Zealand carried 2.9 million customers on its international network in 2022, up from just half a million in 2021.


Air NZ ramps up China services 24th January 2023 /

Air NZ ramps up China services

Air New Zealand is adding additional capacity to its Shanghai services to meet demand from China.


Air NZ reflects on first year of Trees That Count partnership 23rd January 2023 /

Air NZ reflects on first year of Trees That Count partnership

Air New Zealand and Trees That Count have reflected on their first partnership anniversary with a look at the achievements over the last year.


Airlines, airports prep for millions of passenger movements over summer 14th December 2022 /

Airlines, airports prep for millions of passenger movements over summer

Airlines and airports are expecting millions of passenger movements over the summer break as travellers make the most of the first restriction-free holiday period since 2020.