Air New Zealand has successfully transported nearly 16 million passengers across its domestic and international routes in 2025, underscoring its commitment to connecting people and places. The airline's Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer, Kiri Hannifin, emphasised the pride and responsibility felt by the airline's 11,500 staff in facilitating these connections. "Every flight we operate, every smile from a cabin crew member, and every ‘kia ora’ we share at arrival gates across the world represents the heart of this airline," Hannifin stated.
The airline's operations included 166,406 flights, with domestic routes accounting for 138,323 of these and international routes for 28,083. The Auckland–Christchurch route emerged as the most popular, with 1,596,782 passengers, whilst Auckland–Sydney was the leading international route, serving 634,698 passengers.
Air New Zealand also played a significant role in New Zealand's tourism sector, bringing in 951,163 international visitors, which constitutes about 30% of all international arrivals. This influx supports local communities and businesses across the country.
The airline's loyalty programme, Airpoints, reached a milestone of over 5 million members, reflecting the strong connection New Zealanders have with their national carrier. Looking forward, Air New Zealand aims to continue supporting Kiwi travellers and tourists, maintaining its focus on safety and reliability whilst representing Aotearoa on the global stage.
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