Air New Zealand will launch its own wine label in collaboration with Villa Maria to commemorate its first trans-Tasman flight. The new Thirteen Forty Five label, named after the 1,345-mile distance of the inaugural 1940 Auckland-Sydney flight, will feature a sauvignon blanc and pinot noir. The wines have been crafted with Marlborough winemakers to suit
Air New Zealand is set to relaunch its seasonal direct flights between Auckland and Hobart, Tasmania’s capital, starting 27 October. The airline will operate three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays using A320neo and A321neo aircraft, marking the return of international services to Tasmania. Jeremy O’Brien, Air New Zealand General Manager International, expressed excitement
Air New Zealand is preparing to welcome over 500,000 domestic passengers during the upcoming school holidays, as Kiwis take to the skies to connect with family and friends across Aotearoa. Air New Zealand General Manager Domestic Scott Carr said the airline has added 25,000 extra seats across 260 domestic flights to meet increased demand between
Air New Zealand has announced the return of its seasonal direct service between Auckland and Seoul, set to recommence on 28 October 2024. Leanne Geraghty, Air New Zealand’s Chief Customer and Sales Officer, shared details of the service while on a business delegation to South Korea this week. The seasonal route will operate until
Air New Zealand has announced a significant decrease in earnings for the 2024 financial year, with profits falling by more than half compared to the previous year. The national carrier reported earnings before taxation of $222 million, down from $574 million in 2023. Net profit after taxation also declined to $146 million from $412 million
Air New Zealand has treated 50 children with serious medical conditions or disabilities to a special scenic flight over the South Island, continuing its long-standing partnership with the Koru Care charity. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner departed Christchurch on Saturday afternoon, flying over Queenstown and Dunedin before returning to Christchurch after about 90 minutes. Air New
