Air New Zealand is extending its temporary service between Tairāwhiti Gisborne and the Hawke's Bay, given roads between the two regions are still severely damaged from the devastating…
Flying economy class with Air New Zealand is now more pleasant than ever. Starting on 27 February 2023, passengers flying between Auckland and Los Angeles may purchase a new seating…
In preparation for Cyclone Gabrielle, Air New Zealand is offering customers booked to travel to, from or through Auckland, Whangarei, Kerikeri, Tauranga, Hamilton and New Plymouth between…
With the airport reopened and international flights now underway, Air New Zealand is focusing its efforts on getting the 9,000 disrupted passengers around its network back into the skies –…
Due to the border reopening last year, Air New Zealand carried 12.3 million customers and operated 152,000 flights across its domestic and international network in 2022.
12 months, almost 200,000 native trees, and one tree-mendous partnership later, Air New Zealand and Trees That Count are thrilled to celebrate their first year of partnership through the…
Taste buds are firing on all cylinders as Air New Zealand launches a tasty new menu in its regional lounges. Air New Zealand chief customer and sales officer Leanne Geraghty says these…
Air New Zealand is gearing up its resources to welcome 2.8 million passengers between 15 December 2022 and 31 January 2023, following a surge in demand for what will be the first summer…
Some of the world’s most innovative aircraft developers will join forces with Air New Zealand with the ambition of making zero emissions aircraft technology a reality in Aotearoa New…
Kiwis wanting to escape wintery months next year will be delighted to hear Air New Zealand will be returning to the tropical shores of Bali in March 2023.
Air New Zealand Chief Customer…
Passengers from New York to Auckland on Air New Zealand were informed of a stopover; however, the airline has since confirmed that the trip would go as planned and will fly the entire…
From 30 October, all new Economy bookings made on Air New Zealand’s Tahiti, Perth and Honolulu services will enjoy the full-inflight service offering, including a tasty meal, Inflight…
On Friday, Air New Zealand issued a strongly worded statement to the ASX denying rumours that it has conducted negotiations with Virgin about a prospective merger.
A statement…
The first of Air New Zealand’s nonstop flights between the city of sails and the city that never sleeps landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport yesterday.
NZ2 took off from…
Air New Zealand's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touches down at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in the Big Apple.
New nonstop Auckland to New York flight on Air New Zealand
Masks will no longer be required on any Air New Zealand operated flights from 13 September 2022 following the Government’s announcement that face masks will no longer be required on inbound…
Due to the production delays at Boeing, Air New Zealand has delayed the delivery of further B787s by a year. Richard Thomson, the airline’s CFO, revealed on a recent earnings call that…
The projections of Qantas and Air New Zealand are optimistic for at least the next 12 months. Executives from both airlines expect a healthy revenue environment as tourists return to…
Kiwis will see a new star in the sky over Aotearoa as Air New Zealand reveals its world-first Star Alliance livery.
The airline’s newest A321neo will sport a one-of-a-kind look – a…
Air New Zealand has decided to run with 1,5 percent fewer seats than intended to make up for staffing deficiencies. That means that AIR NEW ZEALAND’s domestic and international schedule…
After over 700 days of storage in the California desert, Air New Zealand has begun reviving the first of its Boeing 777-300s in preparation for its return to passenger service.
This…
In response to increasing levels of illness in the community, Air New Zealand is reintroducing its Covid Flexibility Policy until 31 July, offering customers the flexibility of opting into…
Air New Zealand's new Dreamliners, due to arrive in 2024, will give customers more choice than any airline in the world, providing the best sleep in the sky regardless of the cabin customers…
The airline will begin building a new aircraft hangar and has approved in-principle a project to centralise its Auckland workforce at a refurbished airport campus
Air New Zealand has resumed its non-stop service to San Francisco and looks forward to resuming services to Honolulu on 4 July and to Houston on 7 July.
Following the New Zealand Government’s announcement that the country will move to the red traffic light at midnight tonight, the airline will continue to keep the country connected.
Air New Zealand wants to get a zero-emissions aircraft in the air in the next five years and is calling on traditional aviation manufacturers as well as entrepreneurs and innovators from…
Air New Zealand has announced that it will move to sell only activities and attractions awarded a Qualmark endorsement for their commitment to quality, safety and sustainability from 31…
Due to ongoing border uncertainty between New Zealand and Australia, Air New Zealand has cancelled over 1000 flights between the two countries until December 31, 2021.
Air New Zealand has increased its schedule, reopened some airport lounges, and resumed valet services as the country enters Alert Level 2 restrictions in response to a reduction in the…
Air New Zealand has extended its agreement with the Australian Government to operate flights between Norfolk Island and Australia from 30 August 2021 until the end of August 2023.
Air New Zealand requires the use of face masks on all international flights to and from New Zealand as a result of updated overseas government border requirements and as a further proactive…
Air New Zealand has set up a dedicated team to look after the unprecedented number of unaccompanied minors expected to travel domestically to and from Auckland this summer
Air New Zealand’s new Christmas video, ‘Twas the Flight Before Christmas, comes with a chance for five lucky Aussies to win return flights to New Zealand
The report encompasses issues such as supporting people and communities, tackling climate change, supporting New Zealand through sustainable tourism, working with suppliers and reducing…
Owing to the airline’s current domestic status amid the pandemic, Air New Zealand has just announced the resignation of Cam Wallace, its chief commercial and customer officer
With New Zealand’s fruit picking season coming to an end, the first of two dedicated Air New Zealand repatriation flights to return recognised seasonal employees home to Samoa has taken…
Air New Zealand’s direct A320 jet service between Auckland and Invercargill has resumed today. The airline’s first flight from Auckland to Invercargill will land at 12:40pm, with the…
Air New Zealand will not resume operation of its suspended Auckland-Buenos Aires and Los Angeles-London routes due to the deep impact of COVID-19 on forward travel demand. The airline…
An Air New Zealand charter flight on the return leg of a roundtrip from Frankfurt to Auckland via Vancouver is now transporting five specialist engineers to New Zealand, where they will…
Air New Zealand is adjusting its domestic network with New Zealand now at Alert Level four.
The airline will operate a limited domestic schedule from 3 April to enable essential travel only…
Air New Zealand is reducing its Auckland-Apia services from six to three per week, effective from today in response to a directive issued to all airlines by the Samoan government.
In…
Air New Zealand has unveiled a ground-breaking new lie-flat prototype sleep product for economy class travellers. The Economy Skynest is the result of three years of the airline's…
Air New Zealand new chief executive Greg Foran involves the whole airline staff in shaping the strategic plan for the national carrier by asking them five questions.
Air New Zealand’s next safety video, due for release in March, will highlight the importance of Antarctica in understanding global climate change.
The video, and associated content…
Air New Zealand is turning to technology to tackle the language barriers that often arise during travel. The airline is one of the first corporates globally to trial a customer service use…
Air New Zealand has announced the appointment of Jenni Martin as Head of South and South East Asia based in Singapore, replacing Mischa Mannix-Opie who left the company in October.
Air New Zealand is exploring the use of blockchain-based systems within its business, reinforcing its global reputation for innovation and embracing new and emerging technology.
Air New Zealand is deploying additional capacity between Auckland and Wellington over the weekend of 11-12 November to help football fans see the All Whites take on Peru in the FIFA World…
Air New Zealand’s artificial intelligence-backed chat-bot, Bravo Oscar Tango (Oscar for short) has received his first international promotion – beginning work online in Australia.
The first of Air New Zealand’s new-look Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners has touched down in Auckland, with a freshly configured interior offering more premium seating options for customers.
Air New Zealand has launched its first ever global brand campaign in the UK.
The the campaign showcases to travellers why the airline is 'a better way to fly' to New Zealand.
New…
Air New Zealand is launching its first ever global brand campaign in the UK today. Featuring acclaimed New Zealand actor Sam Neill, the campaign will showcase to travellers why the airline…
Air New Zealand’s customers will soon be able to sip organic, fairly traded coffee at 30,000ft, after the airline signed a contract, with Hummingbird Coffee, to serve its coffees on its…
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry are the latest businesses to join Air New Zealand Airpoints, giving members even more ways to earn their way to their next flight.
Air New Zealand has appointed British ecological economist Professor Tim Jackson and leading carbon emissions policy specialist Dr Suzi Kerr to its Sustainability Advisory Panel.
Air New Zealand trials robots at Sydney Airport
Air New Zealand has teamed up with CommBank to trial the use of robot customer service agents at Sydney Airport. A five-day experiment…
Air New Zealand will significant enhance its operations in Bali next year, almost doubling its seat capacity to Denpasar and extending the duration of its flying season by almost two…
Air New Zealand has expanded its Japanese operations with the launch of a new service to Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
The flight from Auckland touched down for the first time on Friday…
Air New Zealand introduces smart passport service
Air New Zealand has launched a new mobile app that can tell travellers when it's time to renew their passport. The new app will enable…
Air New Zealand's mobile app can now scan and save passport information and send a timely reminder when it’s time to renew.
Every month around 550 customers turn up to the airport…
Samoa's tourism industry is set for a boost, following Air New Zealand's decision to fly its large, twin-aisle aircraft to the Pacific island nation.
The airline usually deploys a…
Air New Zealand will add dozens of domestic flights over the coming weeks, to cater for rising demand from rugby fans.
Following the release of schedules for the British & Irish…
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand have announced a marketing partnership to promote the country in key offshore markets, with a focus on off-peak periods.
The organisations…
Air New Zealand opened a new, larger lounge at Melbourne Airport this week.
Located on the ground floor of the terminal, the lounge follows the design concept first seen at Air New…
Air New Zealand is introducing a new economy class layout that could make the middle seat more appealing - or at least slightly less unappealing.
The new slimline seat design, which was…
Air New Zealand has retired its fleet of Boeing 767 aircraft, more than 30 years after the aircraft were first introduced.
The airline's last remaining 230-seat 767-300 aircraft took…
With visitor numbers between New Zealand and South Australia continuing to soar, Air New Zealand has announced that it will start flying its twin-aisle Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft…
Air New Zealand will split its Tokyo services between Haneda and Narita Airports next year.
The national carrier currently operates daily flights to Narita International Airport,…
Air New Zealand has unveiled its first airport lounge in New Zealand's capital city, Wellington.
Located on the first floor of the airport’s main terminal building, the new lounge…
Air New Zealand is adding more than 80 extra flights to and from Auckland to allow Adele fans to see the British singer on her first New Zealand tour.
The airline will operate extra…
Air New Zealand has confirmed that it will start introducing in-flight Wi-Fi in 2017.
The national carrier's CEO, Christopher Luxon, made the announcement at a travel trade event in…
Air New Zealand has confirmed that it will operate a second season of direct services between Auckland and Vietnam next year.
And this time, passengers will be offered the chance to…
Air New Zealand has signed All Blacks captain Kieran Read as its latest ambassador.
The leader of New Zealand's all-conquering national rugby union team has previously worked with the…
Air New Zealand is planning to spend more than NZ$100 million (US$73m) in a revamp of the premium cabins onboard its long-haul aircraft.
Under the new plan, which the airline said was…
Air New Zealand harnessed the glamour of Hollywood for its latest in-flight safety video.
Premiered in Los Angeles, the new 'Safety in Hollywood' video stars comedic actress Anna…
Air New Zealand’s inaugural flight to Vietnam has touched down in Ho Chi Minh City.
Flight NZ269 departed Auckland at 1245 on Saturday 4 June 2016 and arrived at HCMC's Tan Son Nhat…
Just a day after launching its first Dreamliner flight to North America, Air New Zealand has confirmed plans to fly the new long-haul jet to South America.
On Tuesday, Air New Zealand…
Air New Zealand's Boeing 787 Dreamliner will touch down in Hawaii for the first time this week.
The airline is replacing its B767 with the new B787-9 aircraft on the Auckland-Honolulu…
Air New Zealand will continue to expand its Asian network later this year with the launch of flights to the Philippines.
Commencing in December 2016, the airline will operate three…
Air New Zealand is making its operations more eco-friendly with the transition to a fully-electric ground fleet in New Zealand.
The airline is switching more than 75 airport vehicles…
Air New Zealand’s newest international lounge will open its doors at Brisbane International Airport this week.
Covering 771m², the new lounge has a seating capacity of almost 200…
Air New Zealand will resume direct flights between Auckland and Osaka later this year.
The new seasonal service will run three times a week (Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays) from…
Air New Zealand has signed a three-year global partnership with STA Travel, in an effort to drive revenue and promote inbound tourism to the youth and student market.
The agreement…
Air New Zealand has launched its inaugural flight between Auckland and Houston, Texas.
Flight NZ28 departed Auckland International Airport at 1830 on Tuesday evening, marking the…
Air New Zealand today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Argentina's National Institute of Tourism Promotion (Inprotur), to promote tourism and trade activities between the two…
Air New Zealand’s inaugural flight to Argentina touched down in Buenos Aires this morning.
The new service, NZ30, departed Auckland at 1920 on Tuesday evening and arrived in the Argentine…
Air New Zealand will start flying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to Hawaii next year.
The 302-seat aircraft will be deployed on the Auckland-Honolulu route from 10 May 2016,…
Air New Zealand has announced plans to purchase 15 new ATR 72-600 aircraft to bolster its regional operations.
The new 68-seat turboprop aircraft, which are collectively valued at…
United Airlines will launch a new direct service from San Francisco to Auckland next year, in partnership with Air New Zealand.
Commencing in July 2016, United will serve the…
Air New Zealand has unveiled its new flagship lounge at Auckland International Airport.
At more than 2,000m², the new lounge is significantly larger than the previous facility and can…
Air New Zealand has embarked on a month-long tour of North America, to showcase its new seats.
The "Pleased to Seat You" roadshow will cover seven cities in the US and Canada from 14…
Several lucky travel consultants had the chance to meet David Beckham recently, courtesy of Air New Zealand.
The airline ran a competition in partnership with Travel Daily, offering…
Air New Zealand is celebrating a new record full-year profit.
The national carrier generated a pre-tax profit of NZ$496 million (US$323m) for the 2014-15 financial year, up 49%…
More Kiwi visitors are expected to visit New South Wales following the signing of a new partnership between the Destination NSW and Air New Zealand.
The state tourism board has formed…
Yes, it’s for real! Air New Zealand have teamed up with The HMV Football Extravaganza, an annual fundraising event attended by the biggest names in football history.
In honour of…
Air New Zealand has teamed up with the All Blacks rugby team for its latest in-flight safety video.
New Zealand players including Richie McCaw, Dan Carter and Israel Dagg, along with…
Air New Zealand has revealed its new lounge design at Sydney Airport.
The new concept, which will eventually be rolled out to the airline's other global lounges, features a modern design…
Air New Zealand is enhancing its operations in Perth with the introduction of three new weekly flights to and from Auckland, which are timed to connect passengers to the airline’s…
Air New Zealand will promote some of the world's most popular surfing spots in its latest novelty in-flight safety video.
The airline has assembled some of the world's best surfers to…
Fiji will welcome the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the first time later this year, when Air New Zealand upgrades its Auckland-Nadi service to the new aircraft.
Commencing on 27 November…
Air New Zealand has announced plans to expand its North American network with the launch of flights to Houston.
Commencing in mid-December 2015, the new route will operate five times…
Air New Zealand has confirmed the acquisition of a New Zealand-based analytics company.
In partnership with Aimia, a Canadian marketing and loyalty analytics firm, the airline will…
Air New Zealand will launch a new non-stop service to Argentina later this year.
Commencing on 1 December 2015, the new Auckland-Buenos Aires route will mark Air New Zealand’s first…
Air New Zealand and Air China have released details of a proposed alliance.
The partnership would see Air China launch a new daily direct service between Beijing and Auckland, which…
Air New Zealand has reported a strong set of financial results for the first half of its financial year.
The national carrier generated pre-tax earnings of NZ$216 million (US$161m) for…
Air New Zealand has finalised an order for another two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The new aircraft, valued at US$514 million at list prices, are in addition to the airline’s previous…
Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand have unveiled details of their new joint venture, which goes on sale this week.
Commencing on 6 January 2015, the Star Alliance partners will…
Air New Zealand has announced a 30% in pre-tax earnings to NZ$332 million (GBP169m) for the year ending 30 June, marking three years of earnings growth.
Net profit after tax for the…
Air New Zealand has taken delivery of the world's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Approximately 1,000 Boeing employees joined Air New Zealand executives and guests in a ceremony at the…
Air New Zealand has selected the new Airbus A320neo series to revamp its short-haul fleet.
The national carrier has placed an order for 10 A320neo and three A321neo aircraft, as well as…
Air New Zealand has collaborated with Sport Illustrated’s Swimsuit franchise to create a new safety video with some of the world’s top models.
Chrissy Teigen, Ariel Meredith, Hannah…
Air New Zealand has unveiled a new special livery promoting the latest Hobbit movie.
The airline has adorned one of its Boeing 777-300 aircraft with a picture of the mythical dragon…
Air New Zealand has commenced its second wave of Hobbit-themed marketing ahead of the release of ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ later this year.
The airline’s new campaign…
The first Airbus A320 aircraft bearing Air New Zealand’s new livery took to skies this week.
The new white livery features a black tail with the New Zealand fern emblem in contrasting…
A potential alliance between Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand has been given the green light by the Australia Competition and Consumer Commission.
The decision, which…
Jet Airways has entered into a reciprocal frequent flyer partnership with Air New Zealand.
JetPrivilege members may now earn and redeem their JPMiles on the entire network of Air New…
Air New Zealand has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320 aircraft.
Handed over to the carrier on the first day of the Paris Air Show, the new single-aisle jet becomes the first A320 in…
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand have entered a one-year partnership worth NZ$20 million (GBP9.9m, US$15.5m) to promote the destination.
The pair have signed a Memorandum of…
Air New Zealand has posted its best interim profit result in five years.
Its net profit increased to NZ$100 million (GBP54.5m) in its latest half-year results compared to GBP33.9m…
Air New Zealand has unveiled a special new livery to mark its partnership with upcoming movie, 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'.
Ahead of the Wellington premier of The Hobbit on…
Air New Zealand has unveiled a special new livery to mark its partnership with upcoming movie, 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'.
Ahead of the Wellington premier of The Hobbit on…
Air New Zealand has launched its first flight to Kapiti Coast Airport, in Paraparaumu, which is located in the southwest of New Zealand's North Island. The flight, operated by Air New…
Air New Zealand has received government approval for its codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways. The new codeshare services will be available for sale from 14 April, for travel from 18…
Air New Zealand has launched its new Skycouch seats on its London flights. The economy lie-flat seats were sold out on the airline's inaugural B777-300 flight from London to Auckland via Los…
Air New Zealand has started its tour of UK travel agencies to promote its new products and services. The airline's regional sales, marketing and pricing teams, as well as cabin crew and 'Kev…
Etihad Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Air New Zealand (ANZ). The deal will connect ANZ to the Middle East for the first time, as it will place its code on Etihad's…
Virgin Atlantic has signed a codeshare agreement with Air New Zealand. The deal between the airlines, which already share frequent flyer programmes, will offer UK customers…
26 February 2010: Air New Zealand today announced normalised earnings* before taxation of $96 million for the six month period ended 31 December 2009, an increase of $70 million on the…
26 Jan 10 (TravMedia.com): Air New Zealand will transform international air travel later this year when it introduces revolutionary, Kiwi designed lie-flat economy and ground breaking…
26 Jan 10 (TravMedia.com): Air New Zealand will transform international air travel later this year when it introduces revolutionary, Kiwi designed lie-flat economy and ground breaking…
26 January 2010: Luxurious chalk coloured leather premium seating, deep ink colours and mood lighting in all cabins of Air New Zealand's new Boeing 777-300ER cabins will provide an…
Despite stronger figures over these last couple of months, Air New Zealand is still cautious in predicting a pick-up saying that they are still seeing obstacles in the next few months.…
Love is in the air and will take flight on October 13th, 2009, with singles looking for romance on Air New Zealand's Matchmaking Flight. The world-first singles cabin is close to…
27 August 2009: Air New Zealand today announced normalised earnings* before taxation of $145 million for the year ended 30 June 2009, a decrease of 26% on the prior year.…
With over 20,000 customers booked to flyto the Pacific Islands and on trans-Tasman routes overthe long Easter weekend, the strike is coming at a bad time for the nationalcarrier.…
On 30 December 2008 Air New Zealand successfully conducted the world's first commercial aviation test flight powered by a sustainable second-generation biofuel.The flight, a joint…
Air New Zealand is cutting 200 full time jobs in a bid to save in excess of NZ$20 million (US$11 million) a year, the NZ Herald has reported.The airline will shed up to 100 long-haul…
Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe said that the last year had seen a significant amount of change across Air New Zealand,with the airline well positioned to take advantage of strong…
airberlin is now offering passengers the chance to connect to New Zealand for the first time, following the expansion of its codeshare partnership with Virgin Australia.
The two…
Hong Kong Airlines' inaugural flight to Auckland touched down on Friday morning, marking the airline's debut in New Zealand.
Services will now operate daily, direct between Hong Kong…
London will soon get new connections to China and New Zealand, following the announcement that Tianjin Airlines will start flying to the UK capital from Xi'an next year.
Due to…
China's Hainan Airlines will launch its first ever flights to New Zealand later this year.
Commencing on 31 December 2016, the airline will operate three weekly flights direct between…
Following the recent launch of its first ever flights to Australia, Hong Kong Airlines has now revealed plans to commence services to New Zealand.
On 10 November 2016, the airline…
AirAsia X touched down in New Zealand today (23 March 2016) for the first time in almost four years.
The low-cost carrier's new daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Auckland via the Gold…
AirAsia X has announced plans to return to New Zealand in March, almost four years after it pulled out of the country.
The new service will commence on 22 March 2016, operating from…
Air China launched its first flights to New Zealand today (10 December).
The new direct service between Beijing and Auckland will operate under a joint venture with Air New Zealand,…
Philippine Airlines will launch its first flights to New Zealand on Wednesday, as it continues to expand its network in Oceania.
Commencing on 2 December 2015, the national carrier…
Emirates Aviation University has partnered with Airways New Zealand to launch a dedicated air traffic control training centre at the new university campus in Dubai Academic City. …
Philippine Airlines has announced plans to expand its network in Oceania, including the launch of its first flights to New Zealand.
On 1 December 2015, the national carrier will…
Malaysian-based low-fare airline AirAsiaX has launched its latest international route from Kuala Lumpur to Christchurch in New Zealand. Operating four non-stop weekly services between KL and…
British Airways and VisitBritain have joined forces in a new campaign that gives an insider’s view on modern Britain, with all its vibrancy and warmth, to inspire US visitors to book their…
The brightest stars of the Australasian cruise community have been honoured at the 20th Cruise Industry Awards in Sydney, where close to 500 people gathered to celebrate the role of the…
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Sustainable propulsion partnership formed in New Zealand to assess and drive the introduction of flights powered by green hydrogen
Full article: IATA: Airline Industry…
Airbus, Safran Helicopter Engines and leading Australian helicopter operator, Microflite, have jointly operated the country’s first helicopter demonstration flights on an Airbus H130 using…
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Hotel operator Accor has announced changes to its senior operations leadership team to drive growth and elevate…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) launched its latest global brand campaign, which will run on television, print, digital, out-of-home, and social media platforms.
Delta has announced that on 28 October 2023, they will start operating a brand-new nonstop service between Los Angeles and Auckland. Delta will operate its Airbus A350-900, which has 32…
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announces that the newly re-inspired Riviera will sail in Asia for the first time due to unprecedented…
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission predicts that high costs will continue through 2023, despite recent statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing that…
Emirates’ flagship A380 made a landmark touchdown at Auckland Airport. This is first time the Emirates double-decker has landed in Auckland since February 2020, demonstrating increasing…
Fiji Airways has announced the introduction of services to the popular tourist destinations of Tonga and Samoa, as well as new advantages for tabua club members.
The airline also…
On the weekend, the Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas made its maiden voyage to Airlie Beach.
The arrival of Quantum heralded the beginning of the summer season for Royal Caribbean…
China Airlines’ flights between Auckland, Brisbane, and Taipei have resumed, with three flights per week from October to December, increasing to five flights per week from January to…
As Japan has now reopened to the world for individual travel, more than half (56 percent) of Aussies are looking to travel to Japan when they are able, a new YouGov survey commissioned by…
Beginning in June 2023, Air Canada will increase its service from four times per week to daily between Brisbane and Vancouver.
After returning to the service in July 2022, Air Canada…
The AirAsia X Group (AAX) relaunch strategy continues to gain strong momentum as the airline remains focused on its medium haul markets in the short term, where proven demand is strongest.
Disney Cruise Line’s sixth ship, Disney Treasure, will join the fleet in 2024, and Peter Pan was on hand at the recent D23 Disney Fan Expo to assist unveil the ship’s details. On stage…
New Caledonia is officially reopening on 5 October, allowing cruise ships to pass through its territorial waters. On 4 October 2022, the Pacific Explorer, operated by P&O Cruises,…
When it comes to re-thinking tourism, New Zealand invites travellers who are curious enough to look a little deeper and go a little further to discover more authentic, meaningful connections…
The New Zealand government has signalled a return to normality for the first time since the pandemic began; New Zealand lifted most of the remaining COVID-19 restrictions on Monday,…
Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand have launched a joint campaign in the US and Canada to showcase Aotearoa and encourage North American travellers to book a holiday to New Zealand.
Tourism New Zealand’s iconic trade event, Kiwi Link returned with a spectacular buzz this year as it welcomed travel trade partners from Asia to reconnect with New Zealand tourism…
Passengers flying on Singapore Airlines will no longer be required to wear face masks on some flights beginning next Monday, 29 August joining other international airlines such as…
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced details of its upcoming Cruise360 Australasia conference, celebrating cruising’s revival Down Under with a packed program…
The list of notable global carriers available on the airasia Super App’s online travel agent (OTA) platform continues to grow, with Japan Airlines (JAL) being the latest addition to grant…
The announcement follows a series of major new contract wins across the APAC, Europe, MET and UK regions as both the international travel and FX markets continue to strongly recover…
According to a TradingPlatforms.com market analysis, Singapore Air offers the best Business Class experience globally. The site bases its conclusions on a study that compared offerings…
Malaysia Airlines is pleased to announce that it has re-launched its Bonus Side Trip product campaign where passengers can add a stop in Malaysia to their journey from the UK to Asia and…
Commencing mid-year, the partnership will give travellers greater access, unparalleled customer experience and unique benefits when travelling between Australia and Qatar Airways’ global…
The New Zealand tourism industry re-connected with the world, this April on TRENZ Connect 2022 through a series of exciting online events. These events are part of TRENZ Connect, a digital…
Princess Cruises has announced the debut of a new digital series titled Ocean Treks Conservation Connections, featuring short stories of environmental management, wildlife conservation, and…
Getting to New Zealand just got easier. Today, Air New Zealand has announced its first flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to New Zealand will be on 17 September…
New Zealand government has announced the country’s borders will reopen on May 1 allowing international manuhiri (visitors) from visa waiver countries, including the US
Air New Zealand is ready and waiting to reconnect friends and whānau from across the ditch from Wednesday 13 April, and visa waiver countries from Monday 2 May.
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), in 2024, there will be a total of 4.0 billion passengers flying, which is more than pre-COVID-19 levels (103 per cent of the…
IATA expects overall traveller numbers to reach 4.0 billion in 2024 (counting multi-sector connecting trips as one passenger), exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels (103% of the 2019 total)
Qatar Airways will increase frequency from Dublin Airport to ten flights per week to accommodate rising demand for international travel, from March of this year.
With her announcement, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern put an end to a humiliating week that saw a pregnant Kiwi journalist stranded outside the nation seeking help from the…
Due to the current Omicron outbreak, the New Zealand government has postponed the planned commencement of quarantine-free travel for its citizens and residents until the end of February.
Following the New Zealand government’s announcement delaying the start of non-MIQ travel, Air New Zealand will cancel around 120 services through to the end of February
Aircraft deliveries have been delayed due to the pandemic, but there’s still something exciting in store for travellers who enjoy trying out new aircraft.
On Wednesday, New Zealand’s COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins outlined the country’s road map out of harsh border restrictions, including double-jabbed Kiwis travelling to and from…
Air New Zealand has announced it would adopt new guidelines for domestic flights across New Zealand from mid-December, with all passengers required to either produce confirmation of complete…
According to Executive Traveller, the British Airways website will once again show availability on flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Sydney (SYD) with a refuelling stop in Singapore…
When borders reopen, domestic and international airlines are bracing for a flood of tourists, as well as individuals who have not travelled to see their family in nearly two years.
Air New Zealand has teamed up with aircraft manufacturer Airbus to investigate the feasibility of adding hydrogen-powered passenger planes to its fleet by 2030.
Many holiday-starved travelers will get to the end of the booking process, only to discover the deal they thought they were getting has vanished. In its place - a long list of hidden costs.
Air New Zealand is bringing back long-haul routes it suspended in early 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic and is increasing frequencies on the few long-haul services it has been…
Well over half a million Kiwis are preparing to take to the skies this school holidays in what Air New Zealand is calling its busiest July break ever winter school holiday period
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided against a proposed joint business agreement between Qantas and Japan Airlines, saying the alliance "breaches…
Brisbane Airport isn’t laying blame for the “human error” that led to two red-zone passengers – one who later tested positive for Covid-19 – roaming about the green zone for two hours on…
Whilst airline chiefs across the world are saying that there is no future for the A380 to return into service, Qantas feels confident that the superjumbo will return.
The Wellington Airport was filled with hugs and kisses as the first batch of travellers from neighbouring country Australia arrived after the Trans-Tasman bubble officially opened.
More countries are beginning to plan to open their international borders and new systems have been unveiled that make departure and arrivals very structured and organised.
PM Jacinta Ardern has told the press that more time is needed to set up the two-way travel bubble with Australia that has been bursting since October last year.
With the recent discovery of 1 case of the Coronavirus variant in New Zealand, Australia has now paused quarantine-free travel from New Zealand for at least three days.
New Zealand will ask international travellers from most countries to show negative COVID-19 test results before boarding flights to the country as new contagious variants of COVID-19 spread…
Qatar Airways is delighted to welcome this festive season by creating special moments that will surprise and delight our passengers both on board and on the ground.
Who would’ve thought airlines would be the biggest cheerleaders for the new COVID-19 vaccine? Yes, the aviation industry is pushing hardest for anything that will bring back customers and…
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the cabinet has agreed in principle on a trans-Tasman, quarantine-free travel bubble pending confirmation by Australia’s cabinet and no…
As India adds on to the list of countries with which it has created air bubbles in the recent weeks, it has now established an air travel bubble with Japan
The New Zealand Travel Industry Suppliers Group says the Government’s commitment of $47m to support the travel industry is vital to help bring back the travel funds of New Zealanders whose…
After three months of being COVID-free, Thailand has recorded its first case of locally-transmitted COVID case. Due to this, the proposed “Phuket model” is likely to be delayed, according to…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to work together to urgently find ways to re-establish global connectivity by re-opening borders and to continue…
A new event by Routes, Routes Reconnected, will provide an innovative platform for the aviation industry to rebuild air services in the post-pandemic era
Passengers travelling between Australia and some countries that are either Covid-19 free or have transmission rate under control, will no longer have to quarantine. Most people entering…
Asia Pacific hospitality companies, hotels and resorts, destinations and tourism businesses can now access a platform designed to help plan and manage their recovery from the ongoing…
Malaysia Airlines has launched its ‘Bonus Side Trip’ programme, which allows passengers to break their long-haul flight to Australia or New Zealand and explore another destination at…
British Airways has announced a new codeshare agreement with oneworld partner Malaysia Airlines today.
The code will be added to 14 destinations the airline serves in Malaysia,…
Radisson Hotel Group has signed the biggest Australasian hotel management deal of 2019, as it prepares to enter New Zealand with four new-build properties comprising 777 keys and covering…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has launched its ultimate mid-year seat sale to destinations across the Far East and Australasia with return flights from London Heathrow to Hong Kong from GBP…
Genting Hong Kong (GHK) announced that it has signed loan agreements of EUR 2.6 billion (USD 2.88 billion) with a consortium led by KfW IPEX-Bank for construction and post-delivery…
As the next step in its continuing support for Qantas’ New Distribution Capability, including the Qantas Distribution Platform (QDP), Travelport has today begun handling its first bookings…
United Airlines announced it is offering customers a second daily nonstop flight between San Francisco and Hong Kong.
Beginning 26 October, United Airlines will operate two daily…
New Zealand In Depth is working with eco-tourism experts at Eco Wanaka Adventures to allow guests to experience “a lake on an island, on a lake on an island”.
Coming in the wake of the tragic bombings in Christchurch on 15 March, New Zealand’s national carrier Air New Zealand and ChristchurchNZ have launched a new campaign inspiring tourists…
This week, travel booking sites eSky and DXB Entertainments moved forward with their businesses. Meanwhile, UDrive and Rentals United received millions of funding.
With the opening of its new multi-purpose MICE complex, Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel has placed itself in the upper band of events locations in the Thai capital.
Digital disruption is not too far from the travel industry either. We scout the latest happenings in the travel tech world each week. Here are the five tech developments of this week.
In a recent discussion, I chatted with the well-travelled marketing officer at Fiji Airways, Marc Cavaliere, who in his spirited style unveiled some of their upcoming plans to make Fiji…
Flight search website Alternative Airlines has signed with travel advertising platform travel audience to introduce the Destination Advertising Ecosystem.
Air New Zealand (ANZ) has revealed it is taking passenger experience more seriously with the arrival of its A321neo (new engine option), which has a cabin layout that was created with fliers…
New Zealand In Depth, purveyors of specialist travel experiences, have announced the launch of a new luxury property in New Zealand – and it comes with a side order of lamb.
Wilderness combined with luxury and local artistry to create a new and memorable travel experience, Camp Glenorchy is New Zealand's first net-zero energy accommodation.
Hong Kong Airlines continues to up its credibility as a serious trans-Pacific player, having launched a new service to San Francisco this weekend. The City by the Bay is the airline's…
Naumi Hotels, the Singapore-based private hotel owner and operator, is further increasing its presence in New Zealand with the purchase of two properties in a prime location in Wellington,…
Philippine Airlines is extending its Winter Sale promotion until the end of this month.
Bookings in the UK have increased by 87% in January compared to the same month in 2017.
In…
Naumi Hotels, the Singapore-based design hotel group, is excited to launch Naumi Auckland Airport as its first location in New Zealand, as part of wider expansion plans in Australasia and…
Expedia group and Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) have released the findings from the fourth annual Air Travel Outlook Report. A hallmark collaboration between two leaders in air…
Hainan Airlines has launched a non-stop service between Shenzhen, China and Cairns, Australia. The maiden flight of Hainan Airlines HU745, took off from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport…
Philippine Airlines has launched The Great Winter Seat Sale with return flights from London Heathrow to Taipei in Taiwan from £469.
Flights to Manila start from £549 inclusive of taxes.…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) offers value for money on return flights to Asian and Australasian destinations with its 'Great Winter Seat Sale.' All daily flights on the airline’s new Boeing…
Premier Holidays has unveiled its 2018 Australia and New Zealand brochure.
It includes tours valid for travel until March 2019 and the operator's new Smart Choice brand is featured for…
China Airlines is increasing its non-stop route from London Gatwick to Taipei from four to five flights per week.
The national flag carrier of the Republic of China (Taiwan) will add a…
Hong Kong Airlines has launched the 2017/18 edition of "Embrace the World", having held the annual awards presentation and opening ceremony. The comeback of the student sponsorship scheme…
Earlier this month, Visit Sunshine Coast’s sub-regional panel unanimously approved an extensive drive market campaign designed to maintain the record numbers of visitors coming to the…
COMO The Treasury has announced that it has been named the Best Hotel in Australia and New Zealand in the prestigious Readers Choice Awards 2017 by Conde Nast Traveler.
China Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Republic of China (Taiwan), is returning to the UK following a five year hiatus.
It will launch a new non-stop service between London…
Philippine Airlines has launched the new B777-300ER aircraft on the London - Manila route.
While the inaugural flight left Heathrow on 19 September, daily flights for the B777-300ER start…
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Alexander Sheppard as its new hotel manager for Banyan Tree Bangkok this week.
Originally from New Zealand, Mr. Sheppard…
VINAY DUBE has been announced as the new chief executive officer of Jet Airways. An experienced aviation professional with almost three decades of experience, Dube has held roles with…
Philippine Airlines will launch direct flights to New Zealand later this year, reducing the current travelling time between Manila and Auckland by more than two hours.
The national…
Thailand is strengthening its status as a global air hub with the addition of new international flights connecting different parts of the country with the rest of the world.
The new…
Two airlines based in the South Pacific have forged an alliance that will help reconnect Samoa with international flights.
Samoa’s new national carrier, Samoa Airways, has signed a…
Flight Centre Travel Group's (FCTG) corporate division in Australia and New Zealand has formed a ground-breaking partnership with Airbnb to provide accommodation for its corporate…
Tourism authorities in the Pitcairn Islands have revealed a new tour programme for 2018.
Making use of new boat services to the remote South Pacific archipelago, Pitcairn Islands Tourism…
In-flight Wi-Fi will become a "standard" product for airlines in the coming years, enabling passengers to stay connected and providing significant opportunities for airlines to earn…
New Zealand boasts some of the most incredible scenery in the world and plenty of intriguing accommodation options from which to enjoy the views. Take your pick from a treehouse, a…
Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore
Location: In the new OUE Downtown building on Shenton Way in downtown Singapore
Grade: Upper-upscale
Keys: 268 serviced apartments
Facilities: Outdoor…
ITC Luxury Travel has unveiled a new name – the Inspiring Travel Company – reflecting the natural progression and growth of the Chester-based luxury tour operator.
While sister companies…
Hong Kong Airlines has enhanced its presence in Australia and New Zealand with the launch of a major new codeshare partnership with Virgin Australia.
The new agreement will enable the…
Fiji Airways has resumed its direct flights to San Francisco, and will now operate the route all-year-round.
The trans-Pacific service commenced in 2016 as a seasonal service, but…
AirAsia has signed an agreement for its most ambitious venture to date: a low-cost carrier based in mainland China.
The Malaysian company has penned a memorandum of understanding (MoU)…
Queenstown Airport, the gateway to the popular tourist area in New Zealand's South Island, has been given the green light to expand.
An additional 16 hectares of land adjacent to the…
TripAdvisor has released the results of its first ever "Travelers' Choice" awards for airlines, with Jet Airways and IndiGo proving the most popular Indian carriers.
The results were…
Jet2.com has been named Europe’s Best Regional & Low Cost Airline at the inaugural TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for airlines.
In addition to Jet2.com, the UK is home to…
Singapore Airlines and Thai Smile topped the Asian rankings in TripAdvisor's first ever Travellers' Choice awards for airlines, while Emirates was the world's highest-rated carrier.
In…
Conrad Bora Bora Nui
Location: In a private cove on Motu To'opua, overlooked by Mount Otemanu and 20 minutes by boat from Bora Bora Airport
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 114, including 86…
After six years at the helm of Virgin Australia, John Borghetti is as charming, polished and passionate about the airline as ever. He has led the company through many substantial challenges,…
Fiji Airways is extending its seasonal service to San Francisco, following its first year of operations.
The direct US route first launched in June 2016 and will resume with the…
Qantas passengers travelling overseas from Brisbane Airport now have a new lounge in which to relax before their flight.
The new Brisbane International Lounge is based on the new design…
Brisbane Airport has become the first in Australia to trial facial recognition technology.
In partnership with Air New Zealand, the airport is now utilising SITA's "Smart Path"…
With Spring just around the corner, attention for many Brits will be turning to where to go for their summer holiday.
According to KAYAK.co.uk, prices to many key destinations,…
New Zealand's tourism industry will be given another boost later this year, when Cathay Pacific launches the first direct service connecting Hong Kong with the country's South Island.…
Dubai's LCC adds Bangladeshi route
Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh)
When? Four times a week, effective 15 March 2017
Who? flydubai
Why? Rising trade between two Islamic…
Jet Airways has formed a new partnership with Hong Kong Airlines aimed at enhancing connectivity between India and the Far East.
The new codeshare partnership will lead to new…
Jeju gets new budget service from Taiwan
Where? Taipei (Taiwan) to Jeju, pictured (South Korea)
When? Twice a day, effective 28 March 2017
Who? Tigerair Taiwan
Why? Low-cost carrier…
TIPTO has confirmed Trafalgar has joined the organisation as its 23rd supplier member.
Trafalgar offers more than 230 trips to worldwide destinations including Europe, North,…
Sit back, relax and prepare yourself for the world's longest commercial flight - a 17-and-a-half hour ultra-long-haul slog from Doha to Auckland.
Qatar Airways' new 14,535km non-stop…
Oaks Hotels & Resorts, the Australian brand acquired by Thailand's Minor Hotels, has made its debut in India with the opening of the opening of Oaks Bodhgaya.
The new hotel is located…
Air New Zealand is celebrating a new milestone, with the news that it carried a million domestic passengers to and from Queenstown in 2016.
The airline reached the seven-digit figure…
AirlineRatings.com, the world's only safety and product rating website, has announced its top 20 safest airlines for 2017 from the 425 it monitors, with Australian airline Qantas topping the…
Oceania Cruises launches £50 booking incentive
Oceania Cruises is launching a booking incentive where travel agents can receive a £50 Love to Shop voucher for any booking made between 1st…
New Zealand is set to welcome even more Chinese visitors, following the start of a series of new flights to Auckland.
The HNA Group recently launched two new routes that saw the arrival…
Airbnb will celebrate its biggest night ever on New Year’s Eve, projecting nearly 2 million guests around the world will ring in 2017 while staying in an Airbnb. That’s nearly double the…
China's HNA Group, which operates multiple airlines, is modernising its technology to support its global expansion efforts.
The fast-growing company, which controls Hainan Airlines,…
Stockholm will become the second Scandinavian city in Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) route network next year, when the national carrier introduces a new service to Sweden’s capital via Moscow.…
Air Canada has signed a new agreement with Virgin Australia that will allow it to codeshare on multiple flights across Australia and New Zealand.
Scheduled to commence in early 2017,…
Air New Zealand’s has released its latest novelty in-flight safety video, which sees an all-star cast showcase the main tourism sites in the country’s Northland region.
The new…
Long-haul operator Gold Medal has added over 250 new properties and 45 tours to its new 2017-18 brochure portfolio to provide agents with more opportunities to sell holidays across the…
Aircalin, the long-haul national carrier of New Caledonia, has ordered new aircraft that could enable it to launch new long-haul routes.
The airline has placed an order for two…
Hong Kong Airlines has unveiled plans to add yet another new continent to its route map.
Following the launch of its inaugural flights to Oceania in 2016, the airline will commenced…
Priority Pass, the airport lounge membership programme, now provides access to more than 1,000 lounges worldwide.
This milestone follows a year of strong growth for the company, which…
Fiji Airways has revealed plans to modernise its fleet of single-aisle jet aircraft, which it uses to operate flights across Oceania and the Pacific.
The national carrier has placed an…
New Zealand’s tourism industry has become the country’s top export earner, contributing NZ$14.5 billion (US$10.2bn) into the country's economy and directly employing more than 188,000…
Gulf carrier Emirates has revealed a huge rise in the number of travel bookings from the UK to New Zealand this winter, with Auckland seeing increases of up to 113% year-on-year. …
Air New Zealand and Santa Monica Tourism recently hosted an evening for the UK travel trade.
A total of 55 British corporate and leisure travel agents gathered at the rooftop Santa Monica…
Star Alliance has expanded its presence in China by signing a new partnership with Juneyao Airlines, the Shanghai-based carrier.
Effective 2017, Juneyao will become a “Connecting Partner”…
Fiji Airways will expand its operations in New Zealand next year with the launch of another flight to Christchurch.
Effective 3 January 2017, the national carrier will supplement its…
Etihad Airways was named ‘Best International Airline – Offline’ at the 2016 Travel Agents’ Association of New Zealand (TAANZ) National Travel Industry Awards held in Auckland on 10…
With weather forecasters predicting temperatures of around 4-9c during the festive season in the UK, Malaysia Airlines has launched a getaway sale, which means that travellers can switch…
New Zealand will soon be connected to two new Chinese cities, following the launch of Tianjin Airlines' first ever flights to Oceania.
Commencing in December 2016, the fast-expanding…
Air New Zealand has teamed up with Singaporean actor Chua Enlai in an effort to entice more travellers from the Lion City.
In a new video, entitled “Come on board our Dreamliner with…
Sichuan Airlines is planning to launch its first flights to New Zealand.
The Chengdu-based carrier has applied to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for permission to…
Air New Zealand is now offering connections to multiple cities in India, following the start of a new codeshare partnership.
The national carrier has teamed up with Singapore Airlines…
Qatar Airways and Gulfstream Aerospace Corp announced a new order for three new G650ERs on the opening day of the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow, UK (Monday).
The order adds to…
Qatar Airways Group has announced a QAR 3 billion operating profit for the fiscal year 2016 - nearly three times greater than fiscal 2015 profit of 1.1 billion QAR.
This resulted in…
Helloworld has sealed new commercial agreements with Qantas and Jetstar.
The new two-year deal with Qantas, which takes effect on 1 July 2016, marks the continuation of the two…
Air New Zealand has said it could resume operations to Vanuatu, following work to repair the runway at the island's Bauerfield International Airport.
Several flights to Vanuatu were…
Solomon Airlines, the national carrier of the Solomon Islands, has confirmed that it will resume flights today (Wednesday 8 June 2016), having grounded its entire fleet on Tuesday morning.…
While many voices have predicted the death of travel agents – a sector apparently destined to fail in a new era of online booking options – one country at least appears to be bucking the…
New Zealand and India have signed a new air services agreement, potentially leading to the launch of direct flights between the two countries.
The deal was signed by New Zealand's…
Queenstown International Airport in New Zealand has been voted as one of the world’s most scenic airport landings.
The global poll of 7,500 global travellers and industry experts,…
Fiji Airways has launched its first direct flights to Singapore.
The new route commenced on 5 April, becoming the first direct service between the two countries. Flights will now…
Air New Zealand has said it will not resume flights to Vanuatu until repairs to the runway at Port Vila airport have been carried out.
In a letter to the Civil Aviation Authority of…
One of the world's most remote islands, Pitcairn, is aiming to attract more visitors with the launch of a new tourism website.
The British Overseas Territory, which is has an estimated…
Malaysia Airlines has unveiled the first Airbus A330-300 aircraft fitted with its new business class seats.
The aircraft, which entered service on the Kuala Lumpur-Sydney route on 23…
Air New Zealand and United Airlines have entered into a revenue sharing agreement on routes between New Zealand and the US.
Under the new alliance, the two companies will work…
Singapore Airlines has signed a new partnership aimed at driving more tourists to Malaysia.
A new two-year partnership between SIA and Tourism Malaysia was signed at ITB Berlin this…
Qatar Airways will start flying to the Thai tourist hubs of Krabi and Chiang Mai this year, as part of a major network expansion that will see it launch 14 new global destinations.…
Emirates has launched its first direct flight between Dubai and Auckland, which becomes the world's longest scheduled air route.
The inaugural 14,203km flight took off for the first…
Emirates has unveiled plans to launch its first ever non-stop flights to New Zealand.
The new direct services between Dubai and Auckland will commence on 1 March 2016, providing…
Singapore's Changi Airport overcame a difficult year to set new records for passenger traffic and aircraft movements in 2015.
According to the full-year data from the Changi Airport Group…
Solomon Airlines and Fiji Airways have confirmed that they will continue to operate flights to Vanuatu's capital Port Vila, despite concerns about the runway at Bauerfield International…
Tourism Australia has officially launched its new global campaign, focusing on the country’s aquatic and coastal experiences.
The latest strand of the country's 'There’s Nothing like…
Qantas has been named as the world's safest airline for the third year in a row.
In its latest annual report, AirlineRatings.com, which monitors the safety records of 407 carriers,…
Fiji Airways has announced plans to launch direct services to San Francisco.
The new seasonal service will start on 16 June 2016, operating twice a week until January 2017. Flights…
American Airlines and Qantas will launch two new trans-Pacific routes in the next 24 hours, connecting Australia with the US.
Qantas flight QF73 will depart Sydney on Friday…
Two significant air routes are launching this week, connecting New Zealand with Southeast Asia and South America.
Last night, Air New Zealand’s inaugural flight to Argentina’s capital…
Jetstar's three Asian airlines will be added to oneworld's Global Explorer round-the-world fare.
Effective 1 December 2015, Singapore-based Jetstar Asia, Vietnam's Jetstar Pacific and…
The Worldwide Airline Customer Relations Association (WACRA) was recently held in Thailand.
The event witnessed participation from over 50 airlines including chairperson and Gulf Air…
Travellers will be offered a direct connection between Singapore and Fiji next year, with the launch of a new route by Fiji Airways.
On 5 April 2016, the Fijian national carrier will…
New Zealand's Civil Aviation Authority has agreed to allow passengers to keep their personal electronic devices switched on throughout the duration of all flights.
The ruling already…
New Zealand is aiming to capitalise on a record number of Asian visitors with a campaign to encourage them to spend longer in the country.
Speaking to Travel Daily at ITB Asia on…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed the results of a study into the development and implementation of the New Distribution Capability (NDC) initiative. …
One of the world's most remote destinations, the Pitcairn Islands, could be set for a tourism boost in 2016, with a rise in the planned number of cruise visits.
Pitcairn Islands…
Fiji Airways will start offering iPads to business class passengers travelling on certain flights to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
The tablet devices will be rolled…
A record number of Singaporeans travelled to New Zealand in the last 12 months.
According to new data from Tourism New Zealand, more than 47,500 Singaporeans visited New Zealand in…
Air New Zealand is using Google Cardboard technology to share a virtual reality immersive experience with the UK travel trade.
The new Air New Zealand Cabin Viewer app showcases the…
Jetstar will launch flights connecting Bali with the North Queensland city of Townsville today.
This will mark the first service between these two destinations, and the first…
Air New Zealand and Air China will launch a new route between Beijing and Auckland this year, as part of their strategic alliance.
The partnership, which has just been approved by…
Two Chinese airlines are planning to launch new direct flights to Australia in the coming month, allowing passengers from more Chinese cities to head Down Under.
In a recent statement…
Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific have been given permission to extend their strategic partnership for a further five years.
New Zealand's Minister of Transport, Simon Bridges, has…
Fiji Airways posted a record profit for the first six months of 2015.
The airline's operating profit reached FJ$17.5 million (US$8.2m) for the January-June 2015 period, up 13%…
AccorHotels has unveiled plans to open its first hotel in New Zealand's southernmost city, Invercargill.
The new ibis Styles Invercargill will launch in October 2015, following the…
Virgin Australia will cease operating its Perth-Phuket route and will transfer three of its Bali routes to Tigerair as part of a major revision of its short-haul international network.…
Taiwan's China Airlines will add Melbourne to its route map in October.
Commencing on 25 October 2015, the airline will operate three weekly flights (departing every Tuesday, Friday…
Philippine Airlines will continue its international expansion later this year, with the introduction of its first scheduled services to Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea.…
Two South Pacific national carriers, Fiji Airways and Real Tonga, have formed a new alliance to improve connectivity between the island nations.
Under a new codeshare arrangement,…
Tourism New Zealand is aiming to build on a recent surge in arrivals from Asian countries with its new campaign, “Every day a different journey”.
Speaking to Travel Daily on Tuesday,…
How is New Zealand performing in terms of UK visitor numbers? What are the projections for 2015?
The UK market has returned to growth and is performing well. For the year ending…
Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand will extend their marketing partnership though the 2016 financial year, with a joint investment of more than NZ$20 million (US$15m).
The two…
To celebrate four new modules joining the T2 Academy training programme line up, Travel 2 and its partners is rewarding agents with Red Letter Day experiences and cases of New Zealand wine.…
The number of passenger aircraft serving Oceania will grow by more than 70% over the next two decades, according to a new Airbus forecast.
It its latest Global Market Forecast, the…
Trans-Tasman alliance partners Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia have unveiled plans for their second seasonal Sunshine Coast service.
Running from December 2015 to February 2016,…
Qatar Airways to fly to Zanzibar
Qatar Airways will launch flights to Zanzibar on 1 July, the airline’s third gateway in Tanzania after Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro.
The new…
Air China has unveiled plans to launch several new international services, including an alliance with Air New Zealand.
The Beijing-based carrier will launch a new daily direct service…
Many travellers in the Asia Pacific region are happy to forego in-flight comforts, such as movies and meals, for the sake of a cheap fare, a major new study has found.
According to the…
Tourism New Zealand has brought a slice of Middle Earth Singapore's Changi Airport, with a new Hobbiton display designed to promote the recently-launched flights between the two…
Luxury cruise company Seabourn has announced that its newest ship, Seabourn Encore, will make its official global debut in the Asia Pacific region.
The 40,350-tonne ship will be named…
Fiji Airways has achieved the strongest profit in its history, as the company's recent rebranding and expansion strategy started to show results.
For the full-year 2014, the airline…
To celebrate the start of the Cricket World Cup in Australia and Zealand, Air India is getting into the swing of things by introducing a new range of cricket-themed in-flight meals.
Fancy…
Scoot launched its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Singapore-Perth route yesterday, marking the start of a new era for the low-cost carrier, as it moves towards an all-B787…
Singapore's Changi Airport handled a record number of passengers in 2014.
Releasing its full-year traffic results today, Changi Airport Group (CAG) revealed that the airport recorded…
Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year.
From June 2015, the airline will start deploying its new fleet of…
Amadeus has signed a new agreement with Ctrip.com International, allowing the Chinese travel company to leverage the GDS's global air content.
The multi-year deal will include the…
Qantas was the safest airline in the world in 2015, according to the annual report by AirlineRatings.com.
The website monitors the safety records of almost 450 airlines worldwide, taking…
Jetstar will expand its operations in Bali next year, with the launch of a new direct service to the island from Cairns.
Commencing on 31 March 2015, the Australian low-cost carrier…
Singapore's Naumi Hospitality will enter the New Zealand hotel market for the first time, following the acquisition of a property at Auckland Airport.
The company has entered into an…
Air China has signed a statement of intent that could pave the way for a new strategic alliance with Air New Zealand.
The proposed alliance between the two national carriers and Star…
Fiji Airways has launched its new marketing campaign which it says is "designed to showcase the warm nature of Fijians’ hospitality".
Called 'Welcome to our Home', the campaign…
Air New Zealand has announced a major revision of its domestic operations, including the cessation of all flights to three cities.
From April 2015, the national carrier, under its…
Air New Zealand has released the latest in its series of novelty in-flight safety videos, this time starring the cast of the Hobbit movies.
Titled 'The Most Epic Safety Video Ever…
China Airlines (CAL) has taken delivery of its first brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which comes equipped with Air New Zealand's 'SkyCouch' seats.
First introduced by the Kiwi…
Air New Zealand is adding more flights to its North American schedules.
Next year, the national carrier said it plans to offer extra flights from Auckland to both Los Angeles and…
China Airlines (CAL) has unveiled the design of its new 'premium business class' cabins, that will be featured onboard its new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The new cabin will…
The government of New Zealand has issued NZ$8 million (US6.7mn) funding to maintain and enhance national cycle ways, which will help ensure the trails are delivering the best possible…
The proposed alliance between Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand has been approved by regulatory authorities in New Zealand.
The two national carriers will now be able to proceed…
P&O Cruises has unveiled details of its "biggest ever" year of cruising in Australia, with a five-ship fleet paving the way for new cruises from Cairns and Singapore and the line’s…
Asia is setting new trends in long-haul low-cost air travel, and China is likely to become a key regional player in the coming years, according to a new report by aviation analysts OAG.…
Fiji Airways Group has reported a surge in profits through the first half of the year.
The Group recorded an underlying operating profit of FJ$17.2 million (US$9.3mn) from 1 January…
The nationalities of those killed in the Malaysia airlines crash yesterday have been released.
The majority of those onboard the flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur were from the…
Air India has been officially inaugurated into the Star Alliance after a three-year wait.
The national carrier becomes the first Indian airline to join a global alliance, and its…
Tourism New Zealand has launched a new campaign designed to promote coach touring across the country.
The ‘Every day a different journey’ campaign will focus on Australians…
Fiji Airways has embarked on a major increase in capacity across a series of key routes.
The recent arrival of a new ATR72-600 aircraft for regional carrier Fiji Link has freed up…
Air New Zealand and Etihad Airways have expanded their cooperation with the signing of a major new maintenance deal.
The new arrangement will see the Etihad perform all scheduled and…
Fiji Airways has unveiled a complete overhaul of its in-flight dining, with all new economy class meals and a revamp of its business class dining options.
The airline has now removed…
Boeing's new extended Dreamliner aircraft, the B787-9, has been officially approved for launch.
The new wide-body aircraft has been certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced plans to pilot its New Distribution Capability (NDC) with several more airlines.
Aeroflot, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and…
China Southern Airlines will begin flying to New York this summer.
From 6 August 2014, the Guangzhou-based carrier will commence four weekly flights to New York's JFK Airport.
The…
Fiji Airways is preparing to rebrand its regional carrier, Pacific Sun.
The airline will take delivery of its first brand new ATR72-600 aircraft in early June, which will come adorned…
Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia will increase capacity on routes between Australia and New Zealand for the upcoming Southern Hemisphere summer season.
From November 2014 to March…
Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand have partnered to become joint sponsors of Luxperience 2014, the luxury travel trade event in Sydney.
The two Kiwi organisations will be the…
Ezeego1.com has launched a new marketing in India.
The online travel search company has tied up with Auckland International Airport to promote New Zealand as a preferred holiday…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has joined the battle against the shark fin trade.
The airline has adjusted its freight policy to stop the shipment of shark fins aboard all PAL aircraft.…
BILL KEFFER has been appointed general manager at JW Marriott Marquis. He brings with him managerial expertise spanning 25 years across Marriott International.
STEPHANE SIMOND has…
Fiji Airways has signed a major new agreement with Etihad Airways that will see the two carriers interline on routes spanning five continents.
While the specific terms of the…
Jetstar Asia has launched a new service offering 24-hour online support for its customers.
‘Ask Jess’ is now available via the low-cost carrier's Singapore website and will answer…
Boeing has taken the wraps off Air New Zealand's first ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which has been painted with a striking all-black livery.
The aircraft, which will be delivered…
China's Wanda Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the first hotel in its new luxury hotel brand, Wanda Reign.
The Wanda Reign Wuhan opened its doors on 29 March 2014, marking the launch…
Auckland Airport has signed an agreement of ‘sister airport’ with Mumbai International Airport Limited.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mumbai Airport will see increasing…
Air New Zealand will increase capacity on its Auckland-San Francisco route later this year.
To cater for an expected rise in demand between mid-December 2014 and March 2015, the…
Air New Zealand achieved a sharp rise in profits in the first half of its financial year.
The airline generated record pre-tax earnings of NZ$180 million (US$150m), a year-on-year…
Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) has announced its latest joint venture to promote the destination in India.
The joint venture with Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and Auckland International…
Air New Zealand has created what it claims to be "the world’s most beautiful safety video".
In collaboration with Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit franchise, on the eve of its 50th…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will fly its Airbus A380 to New Zealand for the first time later this year, following a major new alliance with Air New Zealand.
The partnership will see…
The Asia Pacific region is home to the world's safest airlines, according to a new report.
The annual study by the airlineratings.com, which monitors the performance of almost 450…
China Airlines (CAL) will roll-out Air New Zealand's Skycouch concept following the signing of a licensing agreement with the Auckland-based carrier.
Following the agreement,…
The new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Auckland today (Monday 6 January 2014), marking the new aircraft's international debut.
The extended version of the fuel-efficient…
Boeing will undertake a special preview flight of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to New Zealand this month.
The aircraft is expected to enter commercial service later this year with…
Aurigny Air Services, Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines have been named as the ‘best’ airlines in the latest Which? survey.
All three airlines scored a 87% for service in the…
Air India will restart the process of joining the Star Alliance, two years after its previous membership bid stalled.
At a board meeting held in Vienna on Friday, Star Alliance's…
Emirates has now carried its one millionth passenger from Newcastle Airport to Dubai since the route’s launch seven years ago.
The milestone saw passengers Sheila and Peter Laverick…
Azamara Club Cruises has appointed Richard Twynam as its first managing director for the UK & Ireland.
Twynam will lead a team of 10 in the UK and has more than 20 years’…
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has been sold to the Scottish government for just GBP1.
The airport’s former owners, New Zealand-based Infratil, has laid off the airport after it incurred…
Air New Zealand will launch the first ever scheduled commercial flight of the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the Auckland-Perth route, the carrier revealed today (7 November…
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has hailed its oneworld membership a success after significantly turning around its passenger numbers in the last year.
Dean Dacko, senior vice president of…
International visitor arrivals increased almost 3% in the full-year 2012-13.
According to the latest data from Tourism New Zealand, the country welcomed 2.67 million visitors in the…
Air New Zealand added extra capacity to and from Christchurch this week.
The national carrier has more than doubled the frequency of its flights between the South Island city and New…
Toga Hotels has announced plans to expand its Travelodge brand in Sydney.
Scheduled to open in late 2015, the new Travelodge Mascot will be located close on King Street - less than a…
Air New Zealand has teamed up with Betty White, star of the classic TV show the Golden Girls, for its latest in-flight safety video.
Launching today (10 October 2013), the 'Safety Old…
New7Wonders has unveiled the list of cities competing for the honour of becoming one of the world's seven best urban centres.
Following its previous New7Wonders of the World and…
New Zealand has unveiled its new national tourism strategy, designed to maximise the potential of the sector over the next 12 years.
The 'Tourism 2025' strategy, which was released…
Tourism New Zealand has partnered with New Zealand’s Luxury Lodges and Kolkata-based A Travel Duet to launch a
honeymoon contest in India.
Honeymooners will have to participate on…
The new Star Alliance Lounge opens this week at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Officially launching on 25 September 2013, the lounge will be open to all first, business and…
Qantas is embarking on a major marketing campaign to promote travel to the US.
The ‘Ausmerica’ campaign will aim to promote the USA as a destination, as well as Qantas' trans-Pacific…
The national carrier of Thailand Thai Airways has announced a partnership with Standard Chartered Bank for a new campaign named ‘Fly faster with a Standard Chartered Card’.
Standard…
The Jetstar Group has added seven new interline partners from Asia, Europe and North America it has announced.
The company now offers the customers of China Eastern, China Southern,…
Indian carrier Jet Airways is to start a second daily service between Mumbai and Singapore, effective 1 November.
The route, which will use a Boeing 737-800, will depart Mumbai at…
Thai Airways has released a statement explaining what happens to its flight on 30 August that left 20 staff and passengers injured.
The aircraft, which was flying between Bangkok and…
The tourist board of New Zealand, Tourism New Zealand, has partnered with Thai Airways on a new initiative aimed at luring Thai families to the country.
The campaign, called Discover…
Hertz has introduced the latest BMW 3 Series to its New Zealand fleet.
The BMW 320i will initially be available at two rental locations in Auckland, the international airport and…
Air New Zealand has signed a new deal that will see it spend AU$3 million (US$2.8m) promoting Australia.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Tourism Australia will see the…
Rydges Hotels & Resorts has been appointed to manage the new Latimer Hotel in Christchurch.
Opening on 1 October 2013, the Latimer is the first hotel to be built in the city since…
It has been around three months that the Qantas-Emirates tie-up was formally announced and launched. Within the time frame, Qantas Airways carried almost a quarter of million people. Rohan…
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand have signed a new agreement that will see the national carrier place the tourism board’s fern emblem on its aircraft.
The one-year partnership is…
China Southern Airlines has announced plans to launch its latest Airbus A330-300 aircraft on flights to Sydney.
From 11 July 2013, the carrier will operate the twin-aisle, 275-seat…
Air New Zealand has entered into an agreement to acquire a further 3% of Virgin Australia, taking its total interest to 22.99%.
The agreement is still subject to approval by…
Singapore Airlines has placed major new aircraft orders with Airbus and Boeing, which will see it significantly expand its long-haul fleet.
The airline has sealed a deal with Airbus…
China Southern Airlines has boosted its Perth service with the deployment of a new Airbus A330-200 aircraft to the Australian city.
Following the aircraft's recent introduction to…
New Zealand's long wait for a national convention centre will soon be over, after Skycity Entertainment Group signed a deal to develop a major new MICE hub in Auckland.
The deal will see…
Air New Zealand passengers transiting through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will soon be offered access to a greater range of facilities.
Following a successful trial, the…
The trans-Tasman alliance between Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia will add more than 30,000 extra seats between Queenstown and Australia over the coming New Zealand winter season.…
Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia will expand the scope of their trans-Tasman partnership with the launch of joint services between Christchurch and Perth.
Set to launch in…
Travelport showcased its new airline sales tool in Singapore this week, promising a new GDS product intended to serve the needs of a rapidly evolving aviation industry.
Demonstrating…
Travelport has unveiled a new solution designed to allow airlines to sell their fares and ancillary products to agents more effectively.
The Travelport Merchandising Platform is split…
Etihad Holidays has launched its 2013-2014 holiday package program offerings holidays to 140 destinations in 45 countries.
This year's program builds upon Etihad Airways' extended…
Samoa Air grabbed some headlines last week, probably for the first time in its history, when it became the first airline to base its airfares on a passenger’s weight.
Clearly this…
China Southern Airlines will deploy its newest Airbus A330-200 aircraft on routes to Perth and Brisbane this year.
The new twin-aisle aircraft come equipped with flat-bed seats in…
A new campaign has been launched to promote New Zealand in India.
Online travel portal Ezeego1.com, Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) and Auckland Airport (AIAL) have come together to launch…
The Pacific island territory of New Caledonia is expecting to see an increase in visitors to its shores following the completion of several major tourism developments.
The island has…
Fiji's national carrier, Air Pacific, will add flights to Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and the US this year, following the delivery of its new Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
The first…
China Southern Airlines will upgrade its Australian services with the launch of its latest Airbus A330-200 on two new routes.
From 1 April 2013, the Guangzhou-based airline will start…
China Southern Airlines touched down in Cairns for the first time today (30 January 2013), marking the start of a new seasonal, scheduled service to the city.
From now until the end of…
Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 2 is to become the home of Star Alliance, Aer Lingus and Virgin Atlantic’s domestic routes when it opens in 2014.
The new terminal is part of a GBP11 billion…
Centara Hotels & Resorts has launched a new hotel brand, COSI Hotels, designed for cost-conscious travellers who make their own bookings online.
The first COSI Hotel is projected to…
Air New Zealand has agreed to return to the Sunshine Coast for an extended season in 2013.
The airline, along with its alliance partner Virgin Australia, launched direct seasonal flights…
Air New Zealand today took delivery of its first ATR 72-600 aircraft, painted in an all black livery, as part of the airline’s sponsorship of New Zealand’s national rugby team.
The new…
India and New Zealand have signed a deal for cooperation in the civil aviation sector.
The deal was signed in the presence of Union Minister of Civil Minister Ajit Singh and Minister of…
Air New Zealand has confirmed plans to return to Bali for a second summer season in 2013.
The airline operated twice weekly Auckland-Denpasar flights between June and October this year, and…
Air New Zealand will ramp up its North American routes next year, adding 5,000 extra seats per month to its San Francisco, Vancouver and Los Angeles routes.
From April 2013, the national…
Air New Zealand is investing more than NZ$100 million (US$83m) to upgrade its fleet of Boeing 777-200ERs, bringing them in line with the rest of the airline's long-haul fleet.
The…
China Airlines (CAL) will extend its Taipei-Sydney service to Auckland later this year.
From 28 October, Taiwan's CAL will add four weekly flights to Auckland to its Taipei-Sydney route.…
Air France-KLM has partnered with Jetstar to offer daily one-stop flights between the Gold Coast and Europe, via Japan.
Passengers will be able to fly with Jetstar from the Queensland hub's…
Air New Zealand's domestic subsidiary, Eagle Air has returned four of its Beech 1900D aircraft to service.
The 19-seat aircraft were taken out of service on Tuesday after one of the…
Air New Zealand suffered a series of natural and man-made problems today, causing a delays to its domestic passenger services.
Firstly, the airline discovered cracks in several of its light…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and SilkAir have announced an all-inclusive special fares for outbound travel from India to Australia and New Zealand. With booking starting 1 August, both the…
Air New Zealand is increasing capacity on its Auckland-Queenstown route.
The carrier will boost capacity to 5,200 weekly seats each way during the southern hemisphere summer period. Flights…
Star Alliance carriers will move to a new home at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) from early 2014.
Asia Pacific-based Star members including Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Air…
Air New Zealand has unveiled the first aircraft in its new black and white livery.
The tails of all new aircraft entering the fleet will be painted black, with the 'Koru' symbol in white,…
New Zealand is growing in popularity with British tourists, some drawn in by the Hobbit/Lord of the Rings movies. Danielle Genty-Nott, regional manager UK & Europe at Tourism New Zealand…
Hawaiian Airlines will commence direct flights to Auckland from 14 March 2013.
The new services will operate three times a week direct to and from Honolulu, using Hawaiian's two-class,…
Air New Zealand has signed a global two-movie partnership with 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' and 'The Hobbit: There and Back Again'.
As part of the two-year partnership, the airline…
Air New Zealand has signed a global two-movie partnership with 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' and 'The Hobbit: There and Back Again'.
As part of the two-year partnership, the airline…
Air France-KLM is targeting Australia’s resources industry with a new campaign to build awareness of its flights to Africa’s main oil, gas and mining exploration regions.
The group…
British Airways has appointed Chris Rankin as its new head of consumer sales, starting on 3 September.
Rankin joins the airline from Air New Zealand, where he was head of sales and…
Air New Zealand has launched its first direct flight to south Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
The new route launched on Sunday 1 July 2012, following a partnership between the airline,…
The Queen, Barack Obama and Snopp Dogg are amongst the hand-drawn celebrities featured in Air New Zealand’s new safety video.
The in-flight video will debut early next month with voice…
A grandmother who got drunk on a flight and punched a fellow passenger in the face has been fined almost US$21,000 by a court in Australia.
The 58 year-old was on a Qantas flight from…
Heavy snow blanketed New Zealand's South Island this week, allowing the 2012 ski season to get underway at both Mount Hutt and Coronet Peak tomorrow (Saturday 9 June).
At Mount Hutt, an…
Air Tahiti Nui has expanded its existing codesharing agreement with Qantas.
The two carriers have been codesharing on the Papeete-Sydney (via Auckland) and Papeete-Los Angeles routes since…
Air Astana is planning to boost its position in the Asian aviation market, building on its dominance in Central Asia and expanding its reach across the continent.
Speaking at the airline’s…
China Southern Airlines celebrated the imminent launch of its Heathrow-Guangzhou flights with travel agents and tour operators last night.
The airline held a drinks reception and dinner at…
Tourism industry leaders in New Zealand have critcised a planned 17% hike in Australia's airport departure tax.
Australia's Passenger Movement Charge (PMC) will be raised from AU$47 to…
Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia are boosting capacity between Australia and Queenstown to cater for the expected rise in demand during the upcoming ski season.
The carriers will add a…
Travel Daily UK has teamed up with Caribbean Airlines to host our next Thirsty Thursday event in London!
See photos and a write-up from the event here
Join us on 24…
Air New Zealand is adding capacity to its North American routes.
Between late October 2012 and March 2013 the airline will add a third weekly Boeing 767-300 service to the Auckland-Honolulu…
Air New Zealand has announced plans to boost capacity on its Auckland-Perth route by more than 20%.
From 3 September, Air New Zealand will replace its 234-seat Boeing 767-300 with a…
Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) and Qantas have announced a new marketing partnership aimed at boosting visitor arrivals into New Zealand on Qantas flights.
The Memorandum of Understanding…
CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF AIR EUROPA’S DAILY SERVICE TO LIMA AND WIN A BOTTLE OF WINE
To celebrate Air Europa’s daily service to Lima from 26 June, the Latin America specialist is giving…
Air New Zealand has signed a new three-year commercial partnership with New Zealand’s Department of Conservation (DOC).
The deal, which was penned last week between New Zealand’s Prime…
Air France will launch Airbus A380 flights between Paris and Singapore next month.
Following an initial service on 1 April 2012, the national carrier will operate three weekly A380 flights…
Air New Zealand has grounded its fleet of ATR aircraft after hairline cracks were found in cockpit windows during an inspection.
The cracks were discovered during routine maintenance in…
AirAsia X has announced that it will stop flying to Christchurch from the end of May.
The pull-out forms part of the airline’s network realignment plan, which is aiming to focus on its…
Air New Zealand will increase capacity into the North American destinations of Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver over the coming months.
From mid-June, the airline will start…
Three international airlines are following in the footsteps of AirNew Zealand by adopting Sabre solutions in order to increase ancillaryrevenues.
Alitalia and Finnair will leverage the…
Three international airlines are following in the footsteps of Air New Zealand by adopting Sabre solutions in order to increase ancillary revenues.
Earlier this year, Air New Zealand was…
Jetstar today began offering passengers iPads with the latest movies, games, e-magazines and e-books, as part of its in-flight entertainment package. iPads are being launched on selected…
Air New Zealand resumed direct services from Japan into Christchurch today (Tuesday 1 November). The airline's Boeing 777-200 aircraft arrived in the quake-hit South Island city at 10am…
Air Pacific, the national carrier of Fiji, has signed a firm contract to buy three new Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The new wide-body aircraft, which will be delivered in 2013, will replace the…
Air New Zealand has launched a new domestic route connecting Auckland with Paraparaumu, on the southwest Kapiti Coast of New Zealand's North Island. The route, which will be operated by Air…
Air New Zealand has placed firm orders for seven new generation ATR 72-600s, plus options for five additional aircraft. The deal, subject to contract signing, is valued at more than US$270…
Air New Zealand fears further delays to the delivery of the stretched Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which will inflict heightened business risks on the airline.
The first 787-9 aircraft out of…
Virgin Atlantic has announced the development of a world-first low carbon aviation fuel with just half the carbon footprint of the standard fossil fuel alternative.
A partnership with…
Airlines in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific will need more than 700 new aircraft over the next 20 years, according to Airbus. In its latest Global Market Forecast…
Air New Zealand has raised its stake in Virgin Australia by 5%, bordering the takeover threshold of 19.9%. The airline is now expected to seek board representation but has made no…
Air New Zealandhas raised its stake in Virgin Australia by 5%, bordering the takeoverthreshold of 19.9%. The airline is now expected to seek board representationbut has made no indication…
Air New Zealand has made a series of enhancements to its airnz.co.nz website. The changes are designed to make the site more user-friendly, and include enhancements to its booking engine…
New regulations could close down adventure sports operators in Queenstown, New Zealand. The Civil Aviation Authority has issued new rules for airborne sports like paragliding and…
Taiwanese airlines have been told to expand their fleets in preparation for a wave of mainland tourists. Taiwan's Transportation and Communications Minister Mao Chikuo recommended that…
New regulations could close down adventure sports operators in Queenstown, New Zealand. The Civil Aviation Authority has issued new rules for airborne sports like paragliding and…
AirAsia X Chief Executive Officer Azran Osman-Rani and adventurer Khoo Swee Chow together conquered Mount Fuji in Japan on Saturday morning.
The climb was part of Project Altitude-X, a…
Air New Zealand results for the Financial Year 2011, ending 30 June, showed a 45% year-on-year decline in pre-tax earnings. A comparison of first and second half profits clearly illustrate…
Air New Zealand has released its results for the fiscal year ending 30 June, with pre-tax profits plummeting 45% year-on-year. A comparison of first and second half profits illustrated the…
A maintenance engineer in New Zealand has died after being sucked into an engine. According to AP reports, the man was performing routine maintenance on a SAFE Air plane in Blenheim, in New…
Virgin Atlantic has expanded its codeshare arrangement with Air New Zealand. The airline will now be placing its two-letter code on the Kiwi carrier's from Auckland to Shanghai, which…
Police in Germany disapprove of controversial new X-ray body scanners being tested at Hamburg airport. According to reports, the scanners are too sensitive and trigger unnecessary alarm in…
Air New Zealand is the first airline to adopt Sabre's new merchandising solution. The new programme allows travel agents to shop, book and fulfil the carrier's ancillaries in the Sabre…
Rydges Hotels & Resorts has become the new operator of the Darwin Airport Resort and Darwin Airport Hotel, formerly known as the Airport Inn. The new management deal marks the Rydges'…
Air New Zealand stands by Boeing's 787 Dreamliner despite delays to delivery and costs to the airline. Speaking at the Aviation Outlook Australia Pacific conference in Sydney, CFO Rob…
Air Pacific has assured passengers that flights will not be impeded by the threat of coordinated strike action between Australian, Fijian and New Zealand workers unions.
The airline…
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand are working together to attract North American tourists into the country during September and October. Despite the fact that New Zealand is expected…
Singapore Airlines has appointed Campbell Wilson as founding CEO of its no-frills, low-fare airline which is set to be launched next year.Wilson, 40, has been with the SIA Group for more…
New Zealand is looking to negotiate new air services agreements with countries across East Asia and South America. The news was announced by Associate Transport Minister Nathan Guy, who…
Papua New Guinea's national carrier, Air Niugini has entered into an interline agreement with Air France-KLM. As of this month, passengers travelling between the Papuan capital, Port…
Even as the summer vacations draw to a close, travel agencies are already planning to offer innovative plans for the autumn and winter breaks. Business Standard quoted tour operators as…
Horwath HTL Australia has released revised dates for the ANZPHIC 2011 conference it hosts, which was postponed last week due to ash cloud from a volcano in Chile.
The conference, which is…
Cunard's Queen Mary 2 will sail from Sydney 12-night circumnavigation of New Zealand in March 2013. The roundtrip New Zealand voyage - a first for Cunard - is a highlight of the cruise…
Air New Zealand has expanded it Comprehensive Accessory Repair and Exchange (CARE) agreement with Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation to include repair services and asset management for its…
Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport and Aeroparque in Argentina are still closed due to an ash cloud in South America. Flights to and from the airports have been cancelled after the airspace closed,…
Air New Zealand has cancelled six trans-Tasman flights between Sydney and Rotorua because of declining demand. The NZ Herald reported an airline spokesperson as confirming that two scheduled…
Novotel Auckland Airport was officially opened today by Maori King Tuheitia and New Zealand Prime Minister, John Key. The NZ$65 million (US$52 million) hotel, located 50 metres from the…