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Air New Zealand will be the first international airline at new Western Sydney Airport
From 26th October, Air New Zealand will operate 3 return services a week to WSI, becoming the airport’s inaugural international airline and giving customers a second Sydney option alongside its existing services...
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Air New Zealand posts FY26 net loss of $242 million
Air New Zealand announced a loss before taxation of $336 million for the 2026 financial year compared with earnings before taxation of $164 million in the prior year. The result […]
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What Air New Zealand's $292 Economy Bunk Beds Will Actually Cost Vs. Premium Economy
These beds are changing the long-haul flight experience.
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Fuel Issues in Fiji Continue to Affect Airlines
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New Cabin Design unveiled by Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has unveiled its business Premier and Economy cabin designs for the Boeing 777-300ER. The designs include an upgraded interior and a more comfortable look for passengers. The new design will elevate the cabin’s interior and introduce a new style. The Design Breakdown Air New Zealand has revealed the Business Premier Cabin will […]
Travel Radar•Afia Ali22 Aug
Air New Zealand touts new on-time gains
Air New Zealand has continued to improve its reliability, with 83.1 percent of its July flights arriving within 15 minutes of schedule, a 6.4 percent gain on July 2025. While […]
Outgoing Air India CEO Campbell Wilson to Join Air New Zealand Board
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More New Zealanders will be able to travel between regional communities across the country as Air New Zealand and Air Chathams expand their partnership. For the first time, customers travelling […]
6 Airlines Offering Lie-Flat Economy Sleep Products For A Fraction Of Business Class
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Air New Zealand to Operate First International Flights at New Western Sydney Airport
From 26 October, Air New Zealand will operate three return services a week to Western Sydney Airport (WSI), becoming the new airport's inaugural international airline.
AviationSource News•Len Varley29 Jul
Air New Zealand to be the first international airline at new Western Sydney Airport
From 26 October, Air New Zealand will operate three return services a week to WSI, becoming the airport’s inaugural international airline and giving customers a second Sydney option alongside its existing services to Sydney Kingsford Smith. The new route will operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week using the airline’s A320 and A321 aircraft. Flights will depart Auckland at 6.00am, arriving at WSI at 7.45am. The return service will depart WSI at 8.55am, arriving back in Auckland at 2.10pm.
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Air New Zealand shows B777 refit designs
Air New Zealand shows B777 refit designs…
Aviation Business News•Greg Whitaker20 Jul
‘We want to win on sleep.’ Air New Zealand’s new CEO talks strategy
When even your closest neighbor is several hours’ flight away, concepts such as air connectivity and passenger experience…
AeroTime•Miquel Ros17 JulAir New Zealand pulls back the curtain on new cabin design for Boeing 777s
Air New Zealand has unveiled details of its new cabin upgrades being undertaken across its Boeing 777-300ER fleet. The upgrade programme will see the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with […]
Air New Zealand shares first look at new Boeing 777-300ER cabin designs
Air New Zealand has released the first details of a major cabin upgrade coming to its Boeing 777-300ER…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim15 Jul
Surprise: Air New Zealand Unveils New Business Class For Boeing 777 Fleet
Air New Zealand has just unveiled plans to retrofit its entire Boeing 777 with new business class seats starting in 2027. However, these won’t be the same new business class seats that are currently being installed on the Boeing 787 fleet… and that’s probably a good thing?
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig14 Jul
Air New Zealand: The New Chief’s New Plan
With the groundings behind him and fuel falling, CEO Nikhil Ravishankar loses many of the excuses. The three-pillar reset now has to deliver on its own.
Airline Weekly•Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat5 Jul
Air New Zealand Returns Final Dreamliner from Storage in Major Fleet Milestone
Air New Zealand has welcomed back its final Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from long-term storage, marking a major milestone in its struggle against engine issues and supply chain challenges.
AviationSource News•Len Varley5 Jul
Air New Zealand’s final 787-9 Dreamliner returns from long-term storage
Air New Zealand is celebrating a major milestone as its last remaining Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has returned from…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux3 Jul