Air New Zealand (NZ), which has its head office in the city, faced customer criticism after a domestic flight departed ahead of schedule and stranded a connecting passenger at Auckland Airport (AKL) who missed his onward service to Queenstown (ZQN) by minutes.
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Air New Zealand (NZ) is reshaping its long-term business strategy by seeking to delay future Boeing 787 Dreamliner deliveries while introducing major cost-cutting measures aimed at restoring profitability.
Air New Zealand (NZ) Chief Executive Officer Nikhil Ravishankar said the carrier is assessing the feasibility of nonstop services to major Indian cities.
Air New Zealand (NZ) has resumed its seasonal nonstop service between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), returning three weeks earlier than last year while significantly boosting capacity for the 2026 winter travel season.
Air New Zealand (NZ) and Singapore Airlines (SQ) will significantly expand their joint network between Singapore (SIN) and New Zealand during the Northern Winter 2026 season, adding more flights, larger aircraft, and new direct connections into Christchurch.
Air New Zealand (NZ) has defended its decision to launch three new international routes from Christchurch Airport (CHC) despite cutting flights across parts of its domestic and regional network.
Air New Zealand (NZ) is preparing to launch Skynest, a new economy cabin product designed to give long-haul passengers access to a lie-flat sleeping space.
In 2026, the airline is led by CEO Nikhil Ravishankar, whose compensation reflects both company performance and regional executive pay standards.
Air New Zealand flight NZ81 braking fault blocks Auckland Airport runway, causing flight diversions and delays across New Zealand.
Air New Zealand crew salaries in 2026 are structured around a base salary supplemented by flying allowances, duty payments, and international layover allowances.