• 08 Feb 25

  NEWS
  Air NZ suspends Seoul flight return due to engine issues

  Air New Zealand is scrapping its planned return to Seoul later this year, citing the ...Read more
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  Air NZ suspends Seoul flight return due to engine issues - News & announcements

  Air New Zealand is scrapping its planned return to Seoul later this year, citing the lack of engine availability for its planes. The seasonal Seoul flights which end next month, won’t restart as previously scheduled in October 2025. The airline’s last seasonal flight from Seoul Incheon to Auckland is on 29 March 2025. “We understand this will be disappointing, and we sincerely apologise for the impact. Due to the ongoing challenges with engine availability, we have reviewed our network to ensure we are set up to operate our schedule effectively,” said Air NZ chief commercial officer, Jeremy O’Brien. Customers with bookings on the impacted flights will be contacted by the airline for alternative options on s partner airlines. Customers can also apply for a flight credit or receive a full refund. The airline has options to connect via Singapore, Taipei, or Hong Kong, and continue to Seoul via a partner airline. “We would like to thank customers for their patience and understanding while we work through this change,” O’Brien added. “As aircraft and engines become available, we will review our network and make decisions based on customer demand,” the airline said.

• 05 Jul 23

  Partner News
  A world class airline alliance to take you the fastest route to New Zealand

  Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand are the perfect partnership to fly you to New ...Read more
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  A world class airline alliance to take you the fastest route to New Zealand - News & announcements

  Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand are the perfect partnership to fly you to New Zealand on the fastest route to Middle Earth via Singapore.   Fly from the UK with four daily flights from London Heathrow, or from Manchester with five weekly flights to Singapore. Connect seamlessly onwards to Auckland or Christchurch with 28 weekly flights available with Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand.   Thanks to the airline partnership, easily explore more of New Zealand’s natural beauty with convenient onward connections to over 20 domestic destinations on Air New Zealand’s network. What’s more, enjoy and relax in added comfort and space with the option to fly Premium Economy throughout your journey to New Zealand, in addition to Economy Class or upgrade to Business Class for that extra indulgence.   No matter which cabin you fly, look forward to experiencing award-winning service with two world class airlines on your journey to New Zealand, and delight in the warmest hospitality in the sky as you indulge in gourmet dining 30,000ft in the air.

• 19 Sep 22

  NEWS
  Air New Zealand launches flagship New York City route

  Air New Zealand's first ever nonstop flight to New York City has landed at JFK. ...Read more
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  Air New Zealand launches flagship New York City route - News & announcements

  Air New Zealand's first ever nonstop flight to New York City has landed at JFK. At an average 17 hours in the air, it is one of the world’s longest flights. It is the airline’s new flagship route, CEO Greg Foran said, who was on the inaugural flight. Stuart Nash, New Zealand's minister of tourism was also onboard. Air NZ flies to five other US cities including San Francisco.

• 29 Jun 22

  NEWS
  Air New Zealand touts economy class bunk bed sleep pods

  Picture: Air New Zealand Air New Zealand announced ambitious plans to bring dorm-style bunk beds ...Read more
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  Air New Zealand touts economy class bunk bed sleep pods - News & announcements

  Picture: Air New Zealand Air New Zealand announced ambitious plans to bring dorm-style bunk beds to economy class. The 'Skynest' sleeping pods will be installed on the airline's new Dreamliners on long-haul flights from 2024. The fixed position fully flat beds have a real mattress. They will be located at the rear of the plane. "We wanted to offer our economy customers a lie-flat option and that's how Skynest was born. It's going to be a real game changer,” Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran said "We have zeroed in on sleep, comfort, and wellness because we know how important it is for our customers to arrive well-rested." The bunks are an extra paid-for option, bookable for four-hour periods. The airline hasn’t disclosed a price yet for 'Skynest'

• 16 Jun 22

  NEWS
  New Zealand scrapping pre-departure testing

  Travellers to New Zealand will no longer require a Cpvid-19 pre-departure test from 20 June ...Read more
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  New Zealand scrapping pre-departure testing - News & announcements

  Travellers to New Zealand will no longer require a Cpvid-19 pre-departure test from 20 June “We’ve taken a careful and staged approach to reopening our borders to. Our strategy has worked and as a result it’s safe to lift pre-departure test requirements sooner than planned,” Covid-19 Response Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall said. “We had intended to remove the requirement for travellers to have a pre-departure test by 31 July. But with cases continuing to decline there is evidence this measure can now be lifted.” “We don’t anticipate a significant increase in border cases once the requirement is lifted.” A set of border surveillance measures remain in place for detecting possible new variants. Travellers will still be required to self-test on Day 0/1 and again on Day 5/6. If the result of either test is positive, they must then get a PCR test. Passengers transiting through New Zealand will no longer need to be vaccinated, nor be required to complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration. “These changes represent important progress in our ongoing management of Covid-19,” Verrall said.

• 14 Apr 22

  NEWS
  Air New Zealand drops vaccine requirements

  Air New Zealand is lifting vaccine requirements on domestic and international flights. Domestic passengers will ...Read more
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  Air New Zealand drops vaccine requirements - News & announcements

  Air New Zealand is lifting vaccine requirements on domestic and international flights. Domestic passengers will no longer have to provide proof of vaccination or supply negative Covid-19 test prior to boarding. From May 1, the rule change expands to international flights. It comes as New Zealand moved to orange on the traffic light Covid system.The airline said it has started serving food and beverages again on domestic flights.  

• 14 Mar 22

  NEWS
  New Zealand to bring forward full border reopening

  New Zealand’s hard border could swing open earlier than expected. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said ...Read more
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  New Zealand to bring forward full border reopening - News & announcements

  New Zealand’s hard border could swing open earlier than expected. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said a new revised reopening schedule will be revealed this week and ‘brought forward because we believe we can safely do so.’ It has maintained a hard border for almost two years. It has already opened to returning Kiwis and workers in critical industries. It expects to open first to Australian travellers and then for worldwide tourists.  

• 28 Feb 22

  NEWS
  New Zealand dropping isolation on arrival

  Travellers will no longer need to isolate on arrival in New Zealand. Prime Minister Jacinda ...Read more
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  New Zealand dropping isolation on arrival - News & announcements

  Travellers will no longer need to isolate on arrival in New Zealand. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the requirement ends on Wednesday and currently applies only to returning Kiwis, as foreign tourists are still banned. Travellers are still required to test negative before and after arriving. “I know this will be welcome news to people eager to travel home to see loved ones as soon as possible,” Ardern said. It was mostly welcomed by the tourism industry, but the uncertainty over opening borders for foreign travellers is hampering recovery plans.

• 18 Dec 21

  NEWS
  US top of travellers’ wish lists for 2022

  The US, long closed to Europeans until recently, is the number one bucket list destination ...Read more
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  US top of travellers’ wish lists for 2022 - News & announcements

  The US, long closed to Europeans until recently, is the number one bucket list destination for people right across the UK, France, Germany and Italy for 2022. New consumer insight from travel deals platform HolidayPirates reveals how long-haul destinations dominate consumers' wish lists. Traditionally a British favourite, Australia, comes in as Briton's third most wished for 2022 destination, but with strict restrictions still in place, forward planning remains difficult for travel to the far-flung Commonwealth country. With different Covid-19 restrictions across the world, the HolidayPirates data also found that 37% of Brits went without any type of holiday at all this year as opposed to less than a fifth in other markets. In comparison, 85% of French respondents took a domestic, international or both types of holiday this year. Phil Salcedo, Head of Market for UK & North America at HolidayPirates, said: "Long-haul destinations have simply been off the cards this year. Brits, in particular, have had a tougher time than most when it came to planning a sunny getaway. When we've been so confined for so long, It's no surprise that we are desperate to get to destinations with radically different culture, climate and landscape. "The diversity and culturally iconic status of the US seemed a world away from our lives in  our living rooms and over the past two years, and  many of us have taken the virtual journeys from Carrie Bradshaw's New York to the raw nature of Badlands National Park in Nomadland. Now we want to see it for ourselves." Jackie Ennis, VP of Global Markets for Brand USA said: "It's great to see that the US remains the number one bucket list destination across the UK, France, Germany and Italy. With US borders now reopened to international tourists, we are looking forward to welcoming our friends from all over the world in 2022."

• 17 Dec 21

  NEWS
  New ship Arvia unveils first escape room experience

  P&O Cruises' new ship Arvia will house a brand-first escape room. The multi-sensory 'Mission Control' ...Read more
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  New ship Arvia unveils first escape room experience - News & announcements

  P&O Cruises' new ship Arvia will house a brand-first escape room. The multi-sensory 'Mission Control' escape room attraction is a new experience set underwater on board a fictional submarine Arvia II. It features a series of challenging, mind stimulating live-action puzzles. The 'expedition' is led by fictional Dr Ryan and has multiple storylines, suitable for all ages. It follows film-like plot twists and includes motion simulation. P&O Cruises President Paul Ludlow said: "Holidays are all about new experiences and the immersive escape room will create unforgettable action-packed moments with family and friends." "Mission Control will expand our on board entertainment offering even further, giving guests an opportunity to create unique bonding experiences." P&O Cruises' second LNG-powered Excel class ship Arvia is set to join the fleet in December 2022.

• 18 Oct 21

  Partner News
  Air New Zealand takes first step to reopening with Sydney – Los Angeles flight

  Air New Zealand is on the road to reopening international passenger services with its popular ...Read more
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  Air New Zealand takes first step to reopening with Sydney – Los Angeles flight - News & announcements

  Air New Zealand is on the road to reopening international passenger services with its popular Sydney - Los Angeles (via Auckland) flights recommencing from Friday 5 November.

  On sale now, the airline will start with one flight per week in November and will ramp up to four flights per week from December.

   

  Air New Zealand Chief Customer and Sales Officer Leanne Geraghty says the airline is incredibly excited to open these flights for customers as it's a major step towards the airline reopening to the world.

   

  "While there hasn't been a day we didn't fly, most of that flying has been keeping cargo moving around the world, so it's incredibly exciting for us to welcome more customers back on board."

   

  "We haven't been sitting on our hands over the last 20 months and have been taking the time to ensure that as international travel ramps back up, we are better than ever. We can't wait to roll out the red carpet for our customers come 5 November and get back to what we do best - flying!"

   

  Flights are available to book via the airline's website or a travel agent. Customers will need to ensure they meet the entry requirements set by the United States Government, including being fully vaccinated from 8 November.

   

  The airline also has fares for over 30 connecting destinations in the United States and Canada available for sale to get customers to all corners of the region.

• 04 Oct 21

  NEWS
  Air New Zealand requiring vaccination proof for all international flights

  Air New Zealand is imposing a vaccination mandate on all international passenger flights. Customers flying ...Read more
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  Air New Zealand requiring vaccination proof for all international flights - News & announcements

  Air New Zealand is imposing a vaccination mandate on all international passenger flights. Customers flying internationally with Air NZ must be fully vaccinated from February, 2022. Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran said the airline is working on a system to verify passengers' vaccination status. "At the moment we have a card that we get, but obviously the plan is to move that to a digital solution," Foran said. "The Government is working on the Travel Health Declaration, which will be required to be filled out. We're staying close to the industry body IATA, and they have something called the Travel Pass, so there'll be a combination of forms here that will be developed over the next four months to make it as seamless as possible." "Increasingly, the places Kiwis like to fly to will be closed to unvaccinated visitors, and we're working on ways to streamline the travel process for you," he said. Foran hasn't ruled out a similar requirement for domestic flights.

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