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Air NZ predicts widespread omicron disruption, brings back flight credit
'There may be thousands of our customers dealing with Omicron in the coming weeks.'
Chicks away: Rowi relocation marks decade of DoC and Air NZ partnership
In the past 10 years DoC and Air NZ have transported 4000 native species.
Why Air NZ's tame, lame safety video should run and run
Air NZ's safety video is a small wonder that slides off the brain like forgotten holidays.
Trick or treat: Air NZ's flexible fares change October 31
Travellers trying to rebook flights from Monday could be in for a fright.
Jab on a jet: Air New Zealand reveals Dreamliner vaccine clinic
A Boeing 787 will be used as a drop-in vaccination centre for Aucklanders.
Focus: Greg Foran announces 'no jab, no fly' on Air NZ
Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran answers questions on the airline's new ‘no jab, no fly’ policy. Video / Supplied
Air NZ spices up domestic in-flight menu options
The inflight menu has been revamped as domestic flying becomes Air NZ's bread and butter.
'You're showing too much skin': Air NZ apologises after woman told to cover up
"I don't think women's bodies should be policed like this."
Air NZ launch $100 seat sale: Domestic network eclipses pre-Covid size
Air New Zealand has added an additional 300,000 cut-price spring airfares.
Air NZ working to return Kiwis before MIQ window closes
Some Kiwis will have to shelter-in-place in Australia for "an extended period of time."
Premium: Air NZ shifting from 'survive' to 'revive'
Air NZ Chief Customer and Sales Officer Leanne Geraghty explains how the airline is transitioning from the 'survive' to the 'revive' phase of its strategy. Video / Sylvie Whinray / Supplied
Air NZ passenger removed from flight after refusing to wear mask
Air NZ passenger removed from Auckland to Napier flight after refusing to wear a mask. Video / Supplied
First direct Hobart flight in 20 years takes off
New Zealand first direct flight to Hobart in over two decades is ready to depart.
Focus: Welcome home! All the feels as Trans-Tasman bubble takes effect
19 April 2021. There were emotional scenes at airports across the country earlier this year as the transtasman bubble reunited families and loved ones from across the ditch. Video / Mark Mitchell / Tom Dyton
Focus: Air NZ staff respond to PM's travel bubble announcement
"It's awesome!" Air New Zealand staff react to travel bubble announcement. Video / Supplied
Focus Live: Air NZ's top bosses apologise for 'Saudi issue'
Air New Zealand's top bosses have apologised to MPs for what chairwoman Therese Walsh this morning described as the "Saudi issue".
Business Hub: Dame Therese Walsh
Independent director and Chairman of Air New Zealand Dame Therese Walsh talks the ‘heartbreaking’ loss of over 4000 staff and the road ahead for the airline. Video / Annaleise Shortland
'Aere mai' Rarotonga: Airlines welcome one-way Cook Islands bubble
The first quarantine-free flights are being prepared for next week.
Roll up! Air NZ relaunches Mystery Breaks, with key update
The update to the classic mystery package deals will help more Kiwis embrace the idea.
'Burger shame': Virgin reignites airline bun fight
Airlines pick a bun fight with the beef and dairy industry at their peril.
Greg Foran reveals 'painful' decisions Air NZ made during strategy review
Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran revealed some of the 'painful' decisions the company took throughout their strategy review at a virtual shareholder meeting on Tuesday. Video / Supplied
Air NZ deals and Jetstar returns with middle seats for sale
Passengers didn't think they'd ever be so glad to book the middle seat.
Premium: Special repatriation flights bring never seen before airlines to Auckland
International traffic trickled to a near halt but for airfield operations officer Richard Maher the planes that did arrive were worth the wait. Video / Richard Maher / Dean Purcell
Focus Live: The tough journey ahead for aviation
As Qantas retires it’s last 747 ‘queen of the skies’ NZ Herald aviation writer Grant Bradley reveals what lies ahead for the aviation industry battling the coronavirus fallout. Video / Will Trafford
Focus Live: Air NZ boss on Covid-19, refunds and the future of the industry
Air NZ Chief Executive Greg Foran warned that many airlines were running out of cash. "My best guess... is that a third of the airlines that we see today will disappear, if this carries on into next year."
Focus Live: Government restricting seats on Air NZ flights for Kiwis returning home
The Government has confirmed it is restricting seats on international flights for people wanting to return to New Zealand.
Fonterra's special Covid-19 flight to US
Fonterra pulls out all stops to answer an SoS from the US for big order of special protein for Covid-19 victims. Video / Supplied
Queenstown welcomes first flight in 45 days
Queenstown welcomes its first flight in 45 days. Video / Hugh Collins / ODT
Focus: Air New Zealand at 80
Focus: As Covid-19 ravages the airline industry, we look back at some of Air New Zealand’s milestones over the past 80 years. Video / Supplied
So long, New York: Air NZ suspends Americas routes indefinitely
The carrier announced it would not be resuming several key international routes.
Focus: Air NZ makes radical cuts to domestic destinations
Focus: Air New Zealand continues to make radical cuts, this time to it’s domestic destinations from Friday flying to only five NZ cities.
Air NZ switching to cargo as a money spinner
Air NZ chief revenue officer Cam Wallace explains how the airline is switching to cargo as a money spinner. Video / Supplied
Focus: Today’s aviation activity
Focus: A look at today’s activity in aviation amid the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc for the aviation industry.