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Wellington Airport pays $44m dividend, sees new Aus service launch 30th October 2023 /

Wellington Airport pays $44m dividend, sees new Aus service launch

Qantas becomes the largest international carrier servicing the capital in what it calls “good news for tourism in NZ”.


Hudson takes Qantas reins as Joyce departs early 6th September 2023

Hudson takes Qantas reins as Joyce departs early

Qantas boss Alan Joyce will leave the airline today, two months early, with Vanessa Hudson taking over as group chief executive and managing director – the first woman to lead the airline.


Qantas profit soars to A$2.47bn 25th August 2023

Qantas profit soars to A$2.47bn

Qantas has posted an underlying profit before tax of A$2.47bn (NZ$2.68bn) for the year to June 2023.


Qantas boots Aus flights for NZ ‘Swifties’ 10th July 2023

Qantas boots Aus flights for NZ ‘Swifties’

Qantas is increasing the number of its flights between Sydney and Melbourne and New Zealand for Kiwi fans of Taylor Swift heading across the Tasman for the singer’s concerts in February 2024.


Qantas to lower trans-Tasman fares for trade 29th June 2023

Qantas to lower trans-Tasman fares for trade

Qantas is lowering its trans-Tasman fares for trade partners in August.


Qantas starts Auckland – New York service 14th June 2023

Qantas starts Auckland – New York service

Qantas is launching its direct service between New York and Auckland today.


…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.


Qantas reinstates Wellington – Brisbane service 22nd May 2023 /

Qantas reinstates Wellington – Brisbane service

Wellington Airport has welcomed the reintroduction of Qantas’ Wellington – Brisbane service, set to start in October.


Qantas picks CFO to be next CEO 2nd May 2023 /

Qantas picks CFO to be next CEO

Qantas Group has appointed Vanessa Hudson its next CEO and MD.


Former Air NZ exec Cam Wallace joins Qantas 28th February 2023 /

Former Air NZ exec Cam Wallace joins Qantas

Former Air New Zealand chief commercial and customer officer Cam Wallace has been appointed head of international at Qantas.


Walsh: Air NZ unfazed by Qantas’ Auckland – NY competition 23rd September 2022 /

Walsh: Air NZ unfazed by Qantas’ Auckland – NY competition

The airline’s chair says it is also reviewing its operations after it offloaded 65 bags from its maiden New York to Auckland flight.


Qantas adds Auckland to 2023 New York service 26th August 2022 /

Qantas adds Auckland to 2023 New York service

An Auckland connection between Qantas’ upcoming Sydney to New York service will begin in June 2023, including flights and an upgrade of the airline’s international lounge at Auckland Airport.


Qantas resumes Queenstown, Wellington services 23rd May 2022 /

Qantas resumes Queenstown, Wellington services

Qantas is resuming its Wellington and Queenstown services, with the first flights landing in the country this afternoon.


AA Smartfuel partners with Qantas points programme 25th March 2021 /

AA Smartfuel partners with Qantas points programme

AA Smartfuel has partnered with Qantas to enable Kiwis to convert their Smartfuel discounts to Qantas points.


Starring role for NZ operator in latest Qantas safety video 2nd February 2018 /

Starring role for NZ operator in latest Qantas safety video

Qantas has released its latest safety video and one iconic New Zealand operator gets a starring a role.


Best of Australia showcased in latest Qantas safety video 30th January 2017

Best of Australia showcased in latest Qantas safety video

QANTAS has unveiled its latest safety video showcasing regular Australians in 15 locations around the country.