Air New Zealand offers Australian travellers a reliable and convenient Star Alliance option for flights to New Zealand, the Pacific islands, and the USA. With a strong network and good connections, it’s a great alternative to Qantas for international travel. Discover more about Air New Zealand below.
I fly a lot across the Tasman, but rarely choose Air New Zealand for my flights. Here are six things the Kiwi national carrier could change to change my mind.
Virgin Australia has launched its long-awaited codeshare partnership with Air New Zealand. From today, Velocity members can book NZ-operated flights to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch and enjoy Velocity status benefits including lounge access.
Air New Zealand will stop selling Seat+Bag fares and add more inclusions in Economy Class on Trans-Tasman and Pacific Island routes.
Air New Zealand will no longer offer "Works Deluxe" fares on its international flights operated by narrow-body aircraft from May 2024.
Air New Zealand will lease a Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER for three years, with First Class seating sold as "Business Premier Preferred" for a small surcharge.
Over the past decade or so, there has been a clear trend in the airline industry to “unbundle” airfares. For the increasingly prominent low-cost carriers, selling cheap tickets with optional add-ons is a core part of the business model. But even some full-service legacy carriers have launched “light” or “basic” fares in recent years which … Continued
When it comes to releasing Business Class award seats to partner airlines, Air New Zealand would have to be one of the world’s stingiest airlines. But there is now a surprisingly good amount of Business Class award space on certain routes including Melbourne-Auckland, for travel dates within the next three months. Although New Zealand’s national … Continued
Air New Zealand has revealed the new Business Class and Premium Economy seats that it will install on its long-haul fleet of Boeing 787 aircraft from 2024. The new cabins are set to offer a markedly better experience for passengers, particularly in “Business Premier”. The airline is also proceeding with plans to install bunk beds … Continued
Air New Zealand may not resume serving the routes from Brisbane and Sydney to Norfolk Island, despite the Australian government initially granting Air New Zealand the contract to service these routes until August 2023. Air New Zealand had been the sole operator on the Brisbane-Norfolk Island and Sydney-Norfolk Island routes from 2018 until 2021. Both … Continued
Air New Zealand will reopen all of its international airport lounges over the coming weeks as New Zealand prepares to reopen its border to the world. Currently, all Air New Zealand international lounges are closed except in Rarotonga, Christchurch and Auckland. The Auckland lounge is currently only open until 3.30pm, meaning it is open for … Continued
Air New Zealand has matched Qantas Frequent Flyer’s status match offer with a Gold status fast-track of its own. Until 7 May 2021, frequent flyers with Gold (or higher) status in another frequent flyer program can apply for the new Air New Zealand Airpoints “Touch of Gold” offer. This status match is available to Gold, … Continued
Air New Zealand has clarified its refund policy after passengers booked on cancelled flights to Norfolk Island were told they were not entitled to a refund. Two weeks ago, Air New Zealand temporarily cancelled all flights from Australia to Norfolk Island after the Australian government suspended quarantine-free flights from New Zealand to Australia (these have … Continued