Air New Zealand (NZ) is stepping up its long-term strategy to strengthen connectivity with India, working alongside Air India (AI) on plans that could eventually support direct flights between the two countries.
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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.
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.
Business class has advanced significantly, with modern cabins offering private suites, fully flat beds, wireless charging, larger entertainment screens, and direct aisle access from every seat.
Passengers traveling on an Air New Zealand (NZ) flight from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Auckland Airport (AKL) have been told they will not receive their checked baggage until at least the following day after their aircraft became stuck beside a taxiway before departure.
Air New Zealand (NZ) Chief Executive Officer Nikhil Ravishankar said the carrier is assessing the feasibility of nonstop services to major Indian cities.
A fire at Wellington Airport (WLG) in New Zealand caused significant flight disruptions on Friday evening, forcing the evacuation of parts of the terminal and affecting at least 14 flights.
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.