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ANZ offers help to customers and emergency services after Christchurch shooting

Alastair Newport Mar 15, 2019

In the wake of the tragic news coming out of Christchurch, Air New Zealand has announced that it will waive any fees and differences in fares should a customer need to change travel plans…

Chinese tourists cancel trips to New Zealand to ‘punish’ them

Kristin Mariano Feb 25, 2019

Chinese tourists are cancelling their trips to New Zealand after the country bans Chinese telecommunications company Huawei from operating there last year.

Air New Zealand’s newest, longest flight launches from Auckland

Alastair Newport Nov 30, 2018

Air New Zealand kicked off its brand new Chicago connection today when flight NZ26 took off at 1700 time to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.

Royals on tour: Five ways to experience Abel Tasman National Park like Harry and Meghan

Alastair Newport Nov 1, 2018

Royal couple Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, arrived at Totaranui in Abel Tasman National Park on Monday 29 October. Here’s how you can experience the same location –…

Airlines and Aviation

Forget jetpacks — take to the skies in your own personal air taxi

Alastair Newport Oct 16, 2018

Air New Zealand and Zephyr Airworks have signed an agreement to bring the world's first autonomous electric air taxi service to New Zealand.

Wellington: New Zealand’s capital enjoys tourism growth

Christian Tolentino Oct 4, 2018

Tourism New Zealand has released new figures that show Wellington as an emerging tourist destination.

Airlines and Aviation

Are you sitting comfortably? ANZ’s new A321neo

Alastair Newport Sep 26, 2018

Air New Zealand (ANZ) has revealed it is taking passenger experience more seriously with the arrival of its A321neo (new engine option), which has a cabin layout that was created with fliers…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Cosmos launches 25 exotic itineraries across four continents

Christian Tolentino Sep 10, 2018

UK-based escort touring provider, Cosmos, has launched 25 new tours to exotic destinations in South and Central America, Asia, Africa and the South Pacific.

Smart, social, sustainable: Queenstown’s first “next generation” hotel

Mili Aug 29, 2018

New Zealand’s first fully ‘smart’ hotel recently opened its doors in the heart of Queenstown.

“Technology will never take away the need for personal interaction”: Kylie Hogan

Mili Aug 29, 2018

Hotel manager Kylie Hogan sheds a thought or two on technology, hospitality and all things ''smart".

The Nevis catapult in NZ can sling you 62 miles per hour in 1.5 seconds

Christian Tolentino Aug 10, 2018

AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand has revealed a new adventure tourism experience – the Nevis Catapult – in the remote Nevis Valley near Queenstown, New Zealand.

Ewe Zealand: New Zealand In Depth unveil luxury bucolic retreat

Alastair Newport Aug 2, 2018

New Zealand In Depth, purveyors of specialist travel experiences, have announced the launch of a new luxury property in New Zealand – and it comes with a side order of lamb.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

New Zealand proposes tourism tax to fund conservation

Mili Jun 29, 2018

New Zealand tourism is preparing to further conserve its native species and redevelop tourism infrastructure all funded through a new tourism tax reported to be introduced in 2019.

Swiss-Belhotel and SIA reward KrisFlyers with triple mile points

Alastair Newport Jun 27, 2018

Swiss-Belhotel and Singapore Airlines launch new promotion rewards in Australia and New Zealand.

Robots to take over our airports by 2030

Kristin Mariano Jun 22, 2018

Robots are set to replace the current airport staff and our air travel may soon be devoid of human contact.

New Zealand’s first net zero energy accommodation launched

Mili Jun 19, 2018

Wilderness combined with luxury and local artistry to create a new and memorable travel experience, Camp Glenorchy is New Zealand's first net-zero energy accommodation.

Swiss-Belhotel reveals ambitious global plan with up to 70 hotels in the pipeline

Kristin Mariano Jun 4, 2018

Global hospitality management chain Swiss-Belhotel International has revealed its ambitious expansion plan of launching at least 60 new hotels and resorts worldwide in the next few years.

Oomph! Zing! Naumi unveils its new MICE set up in Auckland

Alastair Newport May 15, 2018

I last spoke about Naumi Auckland Airport back in January when the Singapore-based hotel group announced the location as its first property in Australasia (quickly followed by two further…

onefinestay launches in Sydney, Melbourne and… Mykonos

Alastair Newport May 2, 2018

Private rental brand and Accor Group subsidiary onefinestay, has unveiled a glut of new sites to its global portfolio of luxury destinations today, with the announcement it will add 22…

Canny regional carrier signs with Sabre to power domestic growth

Alastair Newport Apr 16, 2018

With the news that Sounds Air has signed up to a long-term distribution deal with Sabre Corporation, the canny New Zealand domestic carrier is showing its ambition as the appeal of Kiwi…

Howzat! AVANI’s latest opening makes a hat-trick in Oceania

Alastair Newport Apr 3, 2018

After the completion of AVANI Metropolis Auckland Residences in New Zealand October 2017, AVANI Hotels & Resorts have returned to Oceania to open their second site in Australia, and…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA “step-up frequency” of Singapore-Canberra-Wellington services

Alastair Newport Mar 27, 2018

Singapore Airlines were the first airline to run a regular service from Singapore to Canberra and Wellington, when it established the route in September 2016, but the success of ‘Capital…

Refurbished Cordis, Auckland to be biggest hotel in New Zealand

Alastair Newport Feb 9, 2018

Following the multi-million dollar refurbishment of Cordis, Auckland, Hong Kong-based Langham Hospitality Group has announced new expansion plans that will make the upper upscale hotel the…

Latest Naumi hotels expected to be hot favourite with millennial travellers to New Zealand

Alastair Newport Feb 9, 2018

Naumi Hotels, the Singapore-based private hotel owner and operator, is further increasing its presence in New Zealand with the purchase of two properties in a prime location in Wellington,…

SiloStay goes against the grain to offer an eco-friendly experience

Christian Tolentino Feb 1, 2018

SiloStay is an eco-friendly hotel with rooms that are converted from grain silos. Its concept is simple but its details are meticulous.

“Anything but a cookie-cutter hotel brand” Naumi introduce Naumi Auckland Airport Hotel

Alastair Newport Jan 17, 2018

Naumi Hotels, the Singapore-based design hotel group, is excited to launch Naumi Auckland Airport as its first location in New Zealand, as part of wider expansion plans in Australasia and…

Air New Zealand experiments with blockchain technology

Alastair Newport Nov 24, 2017 9

Air New Zealand is exploring the use of blockchain-based systems within its business, reinforcing its global reputation for innovation and embracing new and emerging technology.

Airbnb fires back at Queenstown Lakes over controversial regulations

Alastair Newport Nov 16, 2017 22

Queenstown Lakes District Council unanimously voted to proceed with public notification of revised rules for Residential Visitor Accommodation.

South Pacific Cruise Alliance appoint new chairman

Alastair Newport Nov 6, 2017 17

The South Pacific Cruise Alliance has announced the election of its new chairman, David Vaeafe, from American Samoa.

Airlines and Aviation

Sunshine Coast Aviation Partnership forges new tourism opportunities

Alastair Newport Nov 3, 2017 1

Earlier this month, Visit Sunshine Coast’s sub-regional panel unanimously approved an extensive drive market campaign designed to maintain the record numbers of visitors coming to the…

Airlines and Aviation

And Condé Nast’s top airline in the world is?

Alastair Newport Oct 23, 2017 14

Air New Zealand has been named Top Airline in the World by prestigious US magazine Condé Nast Traveler in its 30th annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand takes off with World Cup 2018

Alastair Newport Oct 19, 2017 14

Air New Zealand is deploying additional capacity between Auckland and Wellington over the weekend of 11-12 November to help football fans see the All Whites take on Peru in the FIFA World…

COMO number one in Australia and New Zealand

Alastair Newport Oct 19, 2017 15

COMO The Treasury has announced that it has been named the Best Hotel in Australia and New Zealand in the prestigious Readers Choice Awards 2017 by Conde Nast Traveler.

Chubb adds connection to its protection

Alastair Newport Oct 16, 2017 8

Chubb have announced the launch of a suite of value-added services for leisure travellers. Known as Chubb Connect, these services include complimentary wifi and SOS Alerts as a start.…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand boosts Houston services

Alastair Newport Oct 12, 2017 5

Air New Zealand will fly daily to Houston for most of next winter as demand for travel between New Zealand and Texas continues to soar.

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand launches first global brand campaign in UK

Jill Sayles Oct 9, 2017 14

Air New Zealand has launched its first ever global brand campaign in the UK. The the campaign showcases to travellers why the airline is 'a better way to fly' to New Zealand. New…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand launch first global brand campaign

Alastair Newport Oct 9, 2017 2

Air New Zealand is launching its first ever global brand campaign in the UK today. Featuring acclaimed New Zealand actor Sam Neill, the campaign will showcase to travellers why the airline…

PATA Global Insights Conference: the future of tourism

Alastair Newport Oct 6, 2017 16

The annual PATA Global Insights Conference was once again a resounding success with nearly 200 delegates hearing from high profile speakers representing major international brands such as…

M Social Auckland now open

Alastair Newport Oct 5, 2017 20

This October marks the opening of M Social Auckland, a new lifestyle hotel positioned on the waterfront in Auckland’s prime CBD.

Air New Zealand to introduce fair trade coffee

Alastair Newport Oct 5, 2017 11

Air New Zealand’s customers will soon be able to sip organic, fairly traded coffee at 30,000ft, after the airline signed a contract, with Hummingbird Coffee, to serve its coffees on its…

Airlines and Aviation

Bluebridge scores Air New Zealand Airpoints

Alastair Newport Oct 4, 2017 7

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry are the latest businesses to join Air New Zealand Airpoints, giving members even more ways to earn their way to their next flight.

Airlines and Aviation

Further global experts join Air New Zealand’s sustainability panel

Alastair Newport Oct 3, 2017 15

Air New Zealand has appointed British ecological economist Professor Tim Jackson and leading carbon emissions policy specialist Dr Suzi Kerr to its Sustainability Advisory Panel.

Sofitel returns to Wellington

Michael Sep 12, 2017

Sofitel Wellington will reopen its doors in October 2017 and welcome back its original opening team, following a temporary hiatus, parent company Accor has said. The 129-room, 14-storey…

OTAs & Tour Operators

New small group tours from New Zealand specialist

Jill Sayles Aug 21, 2017

Silver Fern Holidays 2018 brochure has been published, with several new elements in its programme of escorted tours. The New Zealand specialist offers six itineraries in its small…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL to fly non-stop to New Zealand

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2017

Philippine Airlines will launch direct flights to New Zealand later this year, reducing the current travelling time between Manila and Auckland by more than two hours. The national…

Attractions & Tours

UK’s Eden Project expands into Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2017

The company that operates the Eden Project, an environmental visitor attraction in the UK, is planning to bring the concept to the Asia Pacific region. The Times newspaper reported this…

Where to Stay: new hotels in Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong and more

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2017

X2 Vibe Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel Location: In the On Nut district of Bangkok Grade: Upper-midscale Keys: 145 rooms and 121 serviced residences Facilities: Café, bar, saltwater…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand boosts Bali

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2017

Air New Zealand will significant enhance its operations in Bali next year, almost doubling its seat capacity to Denpasar and extending the duration of its flying season by almost two…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA to offer more Asian connections for “Capital Express”

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2017

Singapore Airlines has announced that its "Capital Express" service to Canberra and Wellington will be retimed to allow more Asian passengers to connect to the flights. From 28…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand expands in Japan

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2017

Air New Zealand has expanded its Japanese operations with the launch of a new service to Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The flight from Auckland touched down for the first time on Friday…

Where to Stay: new hotels in China, India, Australia and more

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2017

Element Foshan Nanhai Location: In Shishan Town, close to Nanhai Central Park in southern China's Guangdong province Grade: Upscale Keys: 329 Facilities: Restaurant, lounge, 24/7…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand introduces smart passport service

Jill Sayles Jul 7, 2017

Air New Zealand's mobile app can now scan and save passport information and send a timely reminder when it’s time to renew. Every month around 550 customers turn up to the airport…

Where to Stay: new hotels in Singapore, New Zealand, the US and more

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2017

Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore Location: In the new OUE Downtown building on Shenton Way in downtown Singapore Grade: Upper-upscale Keys: 268 serviced apartments Facilities: Outdoor…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines spreads wings Down Under

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2017

Hong Kong Airlines has enhanced its presence in Australia and New Zealand with the launch of a major new codeshare partnership with Virgin Australia. The new agreement will enable the…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand goes large in Samoa

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2017

Samoa's tourism industry is set for a boost, following Air New Zealand's decision to fly its large, twin-aisle aircraft to the Pacific island nation. The airline usually deploys a…

AccorHotels partners Cirque du Soleil during tour Down Under

Mark Elliott May 30, 2017

AccorHotels has become the "Official Accommodation Partner" of Cirque du Soleil's tour of Australia and New Zealand, which kicks off on 1 September 2017. As part of the arrangement, Le…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand adds flights for rugby fans

Mark Elliott May 30, 2017

Air New Zealand will add dozens of domestic flights over the coming weeks, to cater for rising demand from rugby fans. Following the release of schedules for the British & Irish…

Avani Hotels & Resorts set to launch in New Zealand

Maria Airey May 17, 2017

Hospitality group, Avani Hotels & Resorts has announced the acquisition of Metro Suites business in Auckland. In a deal worth over NZD 11 million, the Metro Suites business currently…

Where to Stay: New APAC hotels from Hilton, Dusit, Minor and more…

Mark Elliott May 17, 2017

Novotel Lucknow Gomti Nagar Location: In the centre of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh Grade: Midscale Keys: 106 Facilities: Four F&B outlets including a rooftop…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand opens new Melbourne lounge

Mark Elliott May 8, 2017

Air New Zealand opened a new, larger lounge at Melbourne Airport this week. Located on the ground floor of the terminal, the lounge follows the design concept first seen at Air New…

Queenstown Airport gets green light for expansion

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2017

Queenstown Airport, the gateway to the popular tourist area in New Zealand's South Island, has been given the green light to expand. An additional 16 hectares of land adjacent to the…

All Blacks offer tourist tips to Lions fans in NZ

Mark Elliott Apr 12, 2017

With less than 80 days to go until the first match of the British & Irish Lions rugby series in New Zealand, three All Blacks players have created a video offering tourist tips to…

Pacific Islands

Where to Stay: New hotels from Conrad, Centara, Oberoi, Hyatt and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2017

Conrad Bora Bora Nui Location: In a private cove on Motu To'opua, overlooked by Mount Otemanu and 20 minutes by boat from Bora Bora Airport Grade: Midscale Keys: 114, including 86…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand makes middle seat more appealing

Mark Elliott Apr 5, 2017

Air New Zealand is introducing a new economy class layout that could make the middle seat more appealing - or at least slightly less unappealing. The new slimline seat design, which was…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand bids farewell to Boeing 767s

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2017

Air New Zealand has retired its fleet of Boeing 767 aircraft, more than 30 years after the aircraft were first introduced. The airline's last remaining 230-seat 767-300 aircraft took…

Four Points to arrive in New Zealand

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2017

Marriott International has unveiled plans to launch its Four Points by Sheraton brand in New Zealand. The company has penned a deal for the Four Points by Sheraton Auckland, which is…

Airlines and Aviation

NZ holiday for two up for grabs with Travel 2

Aaron Greenwood Mar 16, 2017

Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win a holiday for two to New Zealand with Business Premier seats as part of its latest campaign – ‘Discover New Zealand, Uncover the World’. …

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand introduces Dreamliner on Adelaide route

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2017

With visitor numbers between New Zealand and South Australia continuing to soar, Air New Zealand has announced that it will start flying its twin-aisle Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft…

Where to Stay: New hotels around the world, including the latest Nobu

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2017

ibis Saigon Airport Location: Five minutes' drive from Ho Chi Minh City's airport, Tan Son Nhat International Grade: Economy Keys: 282, including 65 serviced apartments Facilities:…

Airlines and Aviation

Facial recognition technology arrives at Asia Pacific airport

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2017

Brisbane Airport has become the first in Australia to trial facial recognition technology. In partnership with Air New Zealand, the airport is now utilising SITA's "Smart Path"…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay boosts New Zealand with seasonal South Island service

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2017

New Zealand's tourism industry will be given another boost later this year, when Cathay Pacific launches the first direct service connecting Hong Kong with the country's South Island.…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Cathay Pacific, flydubai, China Southern and more

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2017

Dubai's LCC adds Bangladeshi route Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh) When? Four times a week, effective 15 March 2017 Who? flydubai Why? Rising trade between two Islamic…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet boosts Asian connectivity with Hong Kong Airlines

Mark Elliott Feb 28, 2017

Jet Airways has formed a new partnership with Hong Kong Airlines aimed at enhancing connectivity between India and the Far East. The new codeshare partnership will lead to new…

World Travellers Group upgrades with Travelport

Mark Elliott Feb 22, 2017

World Travellers Group, the New Zealand-based retail travel network, has made a significant investment in its future by signing a new multi-year technology agreement with Travelport.…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Tigerair Taiwan, Sichuan Airlines and more

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2017

Jeju gets new budget service from Taiwan Where? Taipei (Taiwan) to Jeju, pictured (South Korea) When? Twice a day, effective 28 March 2017 Who? Tigerair Taiwan Why? Low-cost carrier…

Crowne Plaza revamps MICE space in Queenstown

Mark Elliott Feb 8, 2017

IHG has upgraded the conference and banqueting facilities at the Crowne Plaza Queenstown. The half-a-million-dollar refurbishment has covered all of the New Zealand hotel's function…

Travel now a necessity as Asians become explorers

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2017

The Asian outbound tourism boom is driving a more mature type of traveller who is seeks regular, independent travel, a new report has revealed. In a major survey, Sabre found that…

Carnival Legend completes first NZ cruise

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2017

The Carnival Legend cruise ship completed its inaugural New Zealand sailing last week. The 88,500-tonne ship headed to the country on 10-day roundtrip cruise from Sydney earlier this…

Airlines and Aviation

Air NZ carries one million passengers to Queenstown

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017

Air New Zealand is celebrating a new milestone, with the news that it carried a million domestic passengers to and from Queenstown in 2016. The airline reached the seven-digit figure…

Airlines and Aviation

New Zealand gets multiple Chinese connections

Mark Elliott Jan 2, 2017

New Zealand is set to welcome even more Chinese visitors, following the start of a series of new flights to Auckland. The HNA Group recently launched two new routes that saw the arrival…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand to fly to second Tokyo hub

Mark Elliott Dec 21, 2016

Air New Zealand will split its Tokyo services between Haneda and Narita Airports next year. The national carrier currently operates daily flights to Narita International Airport,…

Airlines and Aviation

Tianjin Airlines welcomes Auckland aircraft

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2016

China's Tianjin Airlines has taken delivery of its second long-haul aircraft, ahead of the launch of its inaugural flights to Auckland this month. The new Airbus A330-200 aircraft arrived…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada codeshares across Australasia

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2016

Air Canada has signed a new agreement with Virgin Australia that will allow it to codeshare on multiple flights across Australia and New Zealand. Scheduled to commence in early 2017,…

Airlines and Aviation

Air NZ showcases Northland in latest safety video

Mark Elliott Dec 14, 2016

Air New Zealand’s has released its latest novelty in-flight safety video, which sees an all-star cast showcase the main tourism sites in the country’s Northland region. The new…

Best Western brings new brand to New Zealand

Mark Elliott Dec 6, 2016

Best Western has added a new hotel brand in New Zealand, with the launch of a property in Christchurch. The Fino Hotel & Suites reopened in July 2016 following a NZ$15 million…

Airlines and Aviation

NZ tourism chiefs urge government to invest in infrastructure

Mark Elliott Dec 2, 2016

Four of New Zealand’s top tourism executives have proposed the establishment of a national fund to "address the infrastructure challenges" in the country. In a joint report, which was…

Airlines and Aviation

Christchurch to welcome more Chinese flights

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2016

The South Island of New Zealand is set to welcome more Chinese visitors following the announcement of an increase in services between Guangzhou and Christchurch. China Southern…

airberlin gets first connections to New Zealand

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2016

airberlin is now offering passengers the chance to connect to New Zealand for the first time, following the expansion of its codeshare partnership with Virgin Australia. The two…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand opens new lounge in capital

Mark Elliott Nov 30, 2016

Air New Zealand has unveiled its first airport lounge in New Zealand's capital city, Wellington. Located on the first floor of the airport’s main terminal building, the new lounge…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand says ‘Hello’ to Adele fans

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2016

Air New Zealand is adding more than 80 extra flights to and from Auckland to allow Adele fans to see the British singer on her first New Zealand tour. The airline will operate extra…

Mantra signs five in Australia & NZ

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2016

Australia's Mantra Group has added five more hotels to its portfolio. The new signings cover two of its brands - upscale Mantra and luxury Peppers - and five destinations, including…

Tourism tops New Zealand economy

Mark Elliott Nov 23, 2016

New Zealand’s tourism industry has become the country’s top export earner, contributing NZ$14.5 billion (US$10.2bn) into the country's economy and directly employing more than 188,000…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad creates NZ connections via Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2016

Etihad Airways has entered into a new partnership to provide passengers with new travel options between Europe, North America, Hong Kong and New Zealand. The Gulf carrier has expanded…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines makes debut in New Zealand

Mark Elliott Nov 11, 2016

Hong Kong Airlines' inaugural flight to Auckland touched down on Friday morning, marking the airline's debut in New Zealand. Services will now operate daily, direct between Hong Kong…

Ritz-Carlton to make debut in New Zealand

Mark Elliott Nov 10, 2016

Ritz-Carlton has signed a management agreement for its first property in New Zealand. Scheduled to open in 2019, the new Ritz-Carlton Auckland will be positioned in the centre of New…

Airlines and Aviation

Tianjin Airlines forms new UK-New Zealand bridge

Mark Elliott Nov 9, 2016

London will soon get new connections to China and New Zealand, following the announcement that Tianjin Airlines will start flying to the UK capital from Xi'an next year. Due to…

Airlines and Aviation

Brits set to flock to New Zealand this winter

Aaron Greenwood Nov 1, 2016

Gulf carrier Emirates has revealed a huge rise in the number of travel bookings from the UK to New Zealand this winter, with Auckland seeing increases of up to 113% year-on-year. …

Airlines and Aviation

Air NZ, Santa Monica Tourism team up for UK travel trade event

Mark Elliott Oct 12, 2016

Air New Zealand and Santa Monica Tourism recently hosted an evening for the UK travel trade. A total of 55 British corporate and leisure travel agents gathered at the rooftop Santa Monica…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand gets connected with in-flight Wi-Fi

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2016

Air New Zealand has confirmed that it will start introducing in-flight Wi-Fi in 2017. The national carrier's CEO, Christopher Luxon, made the announcement at a travel trade event in…

Swiss-Belhotel makes debut in Auckland

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2016

Swiss-Belhotel International has continued to expand in Oceania with the launch of its first property in Auckland. The new Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park opens in New Zealand's largest…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines to start flying to New Zealand

Mark Elliott Oct 3, 2016

China's Hainan Airlines will launch its first ever flights to New Zealand later this year. Commencing on 31 December 2016, the airline will operate three weekly flights direct between…

Airlines and Aviation

Fiji Airways adds third Christchurch flight

Mark Elliott Sep 26, 2016

Fiji Airways will expand its operations in New Zealand next year with the launch of another flight to Christchurch. Effective 3 January 2017, the national carrier will supplement its…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to Vietnam

Mark Elliott Sep 23, 2016

Air New Zealand has confirmed that it will operate a second season of direct services between Auckland and Vietnam next year. And this time, passengers will be offered the chance to…

Airlines and Aviation

Christchurch to get first A380 flights

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2016

Emirates will become the first airline to fly to the Airbus A380 to Christchurch next month. Effective 30 October 2016, the Dubai-based carrier will upgrade its daily service to the…

Airlines and Aviation

New Zealand gets new Chinese connections

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2016

New Zealand will soon be connected to two new Chinese cities, following the launch of Tianjin Airlines' first ever flights to Oceania. Commencing in December 2016, the fast-expanding…

Hilton plants second DoubleTree in NZ

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2016

Hilton has opened its second upscale DoubleTree hotel in New Zealand. Formerly known as the Chateau on the Park, the new DoubleTree is located adjacent to Hagley Park, within walking…

Airlines and Aviation

NZ’s capital gains from Singapore alliance

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2016

Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines have expanded their alliance to include travel to and from New Zealand's capital city, Wellington. From 21 September 2016, Air New Zealand will…

Airlines and Aviation

All Blacks captain signs for Air New Zealand

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2016

Air New Zealand has signed All Blacks captain Kieran Read as its latest ambassador. The leader of New Zealand's all-conquering national rugby union team has previously worked with the…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand to increase long-haul premium seating

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2016

Air New Zealand is planning to spend more than NZ$100 million (US$73m) in a revamp of the premium cabins onboard its long-haul aircraft. Under the new plan, which the airline said was…

Tourism NZ targets Muslim travellers with halal food guide

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2016

New Zealand has embarked on a new initiative to attract more Muslim travellers to its shores, with the launch of its first halal cuisine guide. Developed by Tourism New Zealand with…

Airlines and Aviation

NZ showcases “hidden gems” to Asian travellers

Mark Elliott Aug 19, 2016

Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand have teamed up to launch two new travel itineraries, which are aimed at encouraging more Asian travellers - an Singaporeans in particular - to visit…

NZ PM opens Sofitel Wellington

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2016

New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key officially opened the new Sofitel Wellington hotel on Wednesday evening. Then new property becomes the first luxury hotel to open in the New Zealand…

Airlines and Aviation

Air NZ enlists Chua Enlai to attract Singaporean travellers

Mark Elliott Aug 12, 2016

Air New Zealand has teamed up with Singaporean actor Chua Enlai in an effort to entice more travellers from the Lion City. In a new video, entitled “Come on board our Dreamliner with…

Airlines and Aviation

Sichuan Airlines plans NZ flights

Mark Elliott Aug 2, 2016

Sichuan Airlines is planning to launch its first flights to New Zealand. The Chengdu-based carrier has applied to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for permission to…

Airlines and Aviation

Air NZ connects to India with new codeshare

Mark Elliott Jul 28, 2016

Air New Zealand is now offering connections to multiple cities in India, following the start of a new codeshare partnership. The national carrier has teamed up with Singapore Airlines…

IHG heads south for NZ expansion

Mark Elliott Jul 28, 2016

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has reveals plans for a significant expansion of its portfolio in New Zealand, with two new South Island hotels including the country's first ever Holiday…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand goes to Hollywood for new safety video

Mark Elliott Jul 25, 2016

Air New Zealand harnessed the glamour of Hollywood for its latest in-flight safety video. Premiered in Los Angeles, the new 'Safety in Hollywood' video stars comedic actress Anna…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates deploys A380 on longest route

Mark Elliott Jun 24, 2016

Emirates has unveiled plans to deploy its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, on its longest route, Dubai-Auckland. The airline first launched the non-stop New Zealand service on 1 March…

Airlines and Aviation

Air NZ could return to Vanuatu after runway work

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2016

Air New Zealand has said it could resume operations to Vanuatu, following work to repair the runway at the island's Bauerfield International Airport. Several flights to Vanuatu were…

ATPI acquires New Zealand’s Business World Travel

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2016

ATPI Group, the global TMC and events company, has announced plans to acquire New Zealand-based Business World Travel. This deal marks the latest phase in ATPI's Asia Pacific expansion…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand touches down in Vietnam

Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2016

Air New Zealand’s inaugural flight to Vietnam has touched down in Ho Chi Minh City. Flight NZ269 departed Auckland at 1245 on Saturday 4 June 2016 and arrived at HCMC's Tan Son Nhat…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines to launch first flights to New Zealand

Mark Elliott May 13, 2016

Following the recent launch of its first ever flights to Australia, Hong Kong Airlines has now revealed plans to commence services to New Zealand. On 10 November 2016, the airline…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to South America

Mark Elliott May 11, 2016

Just a day after launching its first Dreamliner flight to North America, Air New Zealand has confirmed plans to fly the new long-haul jet to South America. On Tuesday, Air New Zealand…

Airlines and Aviation

North American debut for Air New Zealand’s Dreamliner

Mark Elliott May 10, 2016

Air New Zealand's Boeing 787 Dreamliner will touch down in Hawaii for the first time this week. The airline is replacing its B767 with the new B787-9 aircraft on the Auckland-Honolulu…

New Zealand agents thrive in digital world

Mark Elliott May 9, 2016

While many voices have predicted the death of travel agents – a sector apparently destined to fail in a new era of online booking options – one country at least appears to be bucking the…

Airlines and Aviation

New deal could lead to direct India-NZ flights

Mark Elliott May 4, 2016

New Zealand and India have signed a new air services agreement, potentially leading to the launch of direct flights between the two countries. The deal was signed by New Zealand's…

Airlines and Aviation

Australian capital prepares for first international flights

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2016

Canberra Airport has unveiled the designs for its new international terminal, ahead of the launch of the Australian capital's first international flights in September 2016. Singapore…

10,000 Chinese head to NZ in huge incentive trip

Mark Elliott Apr 25, 2016

Queenstown will welcome 10,000 Chinese delegates in 2018, when Amway China hosts its annual Leadership Seminar in the New Zealand city. The event, which was announced by New Zealand's…

Airlines and Aviation

Hawaiian to operate “green flight” to Auckland

Mark Elliott Apr 21, 2016

Hawaiian Airlines will mark Earth Day this Friday (22 April) by operating a "green flight" between Honolulu and Auckland. The demonstration flight will showcase seven operational…

Airlines and Aviation

Air NZ rules our Vanuatu flights until runway is fixed

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2016

Air New Zealand has said it will not resume flights to Vanuatu until repairs to the runway at Port Vila airport have been carried out. In a letter to the Civil Aviation Authority of…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand flies to the Philippines

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2016

Air New Zealand will continue to expand its Asian network later this year with the launch of flights to the Philippines. Commencing in December 2016, the airline will operate three…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X returns to New Zealand

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2016

AirAsia X touched down in New Zealand today (23 March 2016) for the first time in almost four years. The low-cost carrier's new daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Auckland via the Gold…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand electrifies ground fleet

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2016

Air New Zealand is making its operations more eco-friendly with the transition to a fully-electric ground fleet in New Zealand. The airline is switching more than 75 airport vehicles…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand to open new lounge at Brisbane Airport

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2016

Air New Zealand’s newest international lounge will open its doors at Brisbane International Airport this week. Covering 771m², the new lounge has a seating capacity of almost 200…

NZ PM breaks ground on new Park Hyatt Auckland

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2016

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key oversaw the start of construction on a new Park Hyatt hotel in Auckland today (9 March). The PM took part in a ground-breaking ceremony at the…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand to resume Osaka flights

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2016

Air New Zealand will resume direct flights between Auckland and Osaka later this year. The new seasonal service will run three times a week (Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays) from…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates launches Dubai-Auckland – the world’s longest air route

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2016

Emirates has launched its first direct flight between Dubai and Auckland, which becomes the world's longest scheduled air route. The inaugural 14,203km flight took off for the first…

NZ$10,000 per night penthouse to open in Queenstown

Mark Elliott Feb 25, 2016

A new penthouse will open in Queenstown, New Zealand, later this year, priced at NZ$10,000 (approx. US$6,620) per night. Located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Eichardt’s Private…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates boasts ‘clever technology’ in reducing flight times

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2016

Emirates had revealed its flight time saving techniques as it embarks on the first non-stop service between Auckland and Dubai, one of the longest air routes in the world by distance.…

NZ public to buy beach in US$1.3m crowdfunding bid

Mark Elliott Feb 14, 2016

A crowdfunding campaign has raised the NZ$2 million (US$1.3m) needed to buy a beach in New Zealand. The BBC reports that the private coastal stretch, which is located in the South…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to fly direct to New Zealand

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2016

Emirates has unveiled plans to launch its first ever non-stop flights to New Zealand. The new direct services between Dubai and Auckland will commence on 1 March 2016, providing…

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines commit to Vanuatu despite runway worries

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2016

Solomon Airlines and Fiji Airways have confirmed that they will continue to operate flights to Vanuatu's capital Port Vila, despite concerns about the runway at Bauerfield International…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X returns to New Zealand

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2016

AirAsia X has announced plans to return to New Zealand in March, almost four years after it pulled out of the country. The new service will commence on 22 March 2016, operating from…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand touches down in Texas

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2015

Air New Zealand has launched its inaugural flight between Auckland and Houston, Texas. Flight NZ28 departed Auckland International Airport at 1830 on Tuesday evening, marking the…

Ramada opens Rotorua resort

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2015

Wyndham Hotel Group has added a new Ramada in New Zealand, following the rebranding of a lakeside resort in Rotorua. The former WorldMark Resort Rotorua, which is set on the banks of…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China launches first flights to New Zealand

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2015

Air China launched its first flights to New Zealand today (10 December). The new direct service between Beijing and Auckland will operate under a joint venture with Air New Zealand,…

Air New Zealand signs tourism MoU with Argentina

Mark Elliott Dec 3, 2015

Air New Zealand today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Argentina's National Institute of Tourism Promotion (Inprotur), to promote tourism and trade activities between the two…

Airlines and Aviation

New Zealand gets connected with new international routes

Mark Elliott Dec 2, 2015

Two significant air routes are launching this week, connecting New Zealand with Southeast Asia and South America. Last night, Air New Zealand’s inaugural flight to Argentina’s capital…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand touches down in Buenos Aires

Mark Elliott Dec 2, 2015

Air New Zealand’s inaugural flight to Argentina touched down in Buenos Aires this morning. The new service, NZ30, departed Auckland at 1920 on Tuesday evening and arrived in the Argentine…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines launches first flights to New Zealand

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2015

Philippine Airlines will launch its first flights to New Zealand on Wednesday, as it continues to expand its network in Oceania. Commencing on 2 December 2015, the national carrier…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin connects Christchurch with the Cook Islands

Mark Elliott Nov 26, 2015

Virgin Australia has revealed plans to launch a new service connecting Christchurch with the Cook Islands. Operating as a seasonal service between 25 June and 8 October 2016, the…

TFE brings Adina Apartment brand to New Zealand

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2015

TFE Hotels will launch New Zealand's first Adina Apartment Hotel on 1 December 2015. The new Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart is located in the city's central business…

Amadeus boosts hotel content in Australia and NZ

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2015

Amadeus has signed an agreement that will increase the amount of hotel content it offers in Australia and New Zealand. The GDS company has formed a new partnership with The Hotel…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to Hawaii

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2015

Air New Zealand will start flying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to Hawaii next year. The 302-seat aircraft will be deployed on the Auckland-Honolulu route from 10 May 2016,…

Wyndham opens first hotel in Auckland

Mark Elliott Nov 9, 2015

Wyndham Hotel Group has opened the Ramada Suites Auckland Federal Street - its first property in New Zealand’s largest city. Located in the central business district, the new-build…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand boosts regional fleet with ATR deal

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2015

Air New Zealand has announced plans to purchase 15 new ATR 72-600 aircraft to bolster its regional operations. The new 68-seat turboprop aircraft, which are collectively valued at…

Airlines and Aviation

New Zealand allows electronic device use on all flights

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2015

New Zealand's Civil Aviation Authority has agreed to allow passengers to keep their personal electronic devices switched on throughout the duration of all flights. The ruling already…

New Zealand seeks longer stays for rising number of Asian guests

Mark Elliott Oct 21, 2015

New Zealand is aiming to capitalise on a record number of Asian visitors with a campaign to encourage them to spend longer in the country. Speaking to Travel Daily at ITB Asia on…

United Airlines, Air New Zealand team up for new trans-Pacific route

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2015

United Airlines will launch a new direct service from San Francisco to Auckland next year, in partnership with Air New Zealand. Commencing in July 2016, United will serve the…

Pacific Islands

Jetstar connects to the Cook Islands

Mark Elliott Oct 7, 2015

Jetstar will start flying to the Cook Islands for the first time next year. The low-cost carrier has announced plans to launch a new year-round service between Auckland and Rarotonga…

Airlines and Aviation

China Eastern launches year-round flights to Auckland

Mark Elliott Oct 5, 2015

China Eastern Airlines has commenced a new year-round service between Shanghai and Auckland. The inaugural flight touched down at Auckland Airport on 26 September and will now operate…

Record number of Singaporeans visit New Zealand

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2015

A record number of Singaporeans travelled to New Zealand in the last 12 months. According to new data from Tourism New Zealand, more than 47,500 Singaporeans visited New Zealand in…

Australia’s Helloworld acquires 10 NZ travel stores

Mark Elliott Sep 28, 2015

Australia's Helloworld (HLO) has agreed terms to acquire up to 10 retail travel stores from Air New Zealand. The move comes ahead of the launch of the Helloworld brand in New Zealand…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand opens new Auckland lounge

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2015

Air New Zealand has unveiled its new flagship lounge at Auckland International Airport. At more than 2,000m², the new lounge is significantly larger than the previous facility and can…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand showcases seats in North America

Mark Elliott Sep 15, 2015

Air New Zealand has embarked on a month-long tour of North America, to showcase its new seats. The "Pleased to Seat You" roadshow will cover seven cities in the US and Canada from 14…

Lucky agents meet David Beckham with Air New Zealand

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2015

Several lucky travel consultants had the chance to meet David Beckham recently, courtesy of Air New Zealand. The airline ran a competition in partnership with Travel Daily, offering…

NZ PM opens Christchurch’s largest hotel

Mark Elliott Sep 4, 2015

John Key, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, has officially opened BreakFree on Cashel - the largest hotel in Christchurch. The opening of the 264-room room hotel follows the complete…

Airlines and Aviation

Air NZ, Air China to launch Beijing-Auckland route

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2015

Air New Zealand and Air China will launch a new route between Beijing and Auckland this year, as part of their strategic alliance. The partnership, which has just been approved by…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand celebrates record profit

Mark Elliott Aug 26, 2015

Air New Zealand is celebrating a new record full-year profit. The national carrier generated a pre-tax profit of NZ$496 million (US$323m) for the 2014-15 financial year, up 49%…

Airlines and Aviation

Air NZ, Cathay extend cooperation

Mark Elliott Aug 25, 2015

Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific have been given permission to extend their strategic partnership for a further five years. New Zealand's Minister of Transport, Simon Bridges, has…

Airlines and Aviation

NSW teams up with Air New Zealand to boost tourism

Mark Elliott Aug 19, 2015

More Kiwi visitors are expected to visit New South Wales following the signing of a new partnership between the Destination NSW and Air New Zealand. The state tourism board has formed…

Airlines and Aviation

All Blacks star in Air New Zealand’s new safety video

Mark Elliott Aug 13, 2015

Air New Zealand has teamed up with the All Blacks rugby team for its latest in-flight safety video. New Zealand players including Richie McCaw, Dan Carter and Israel Dagg, along with…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas adds international flights

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2015

Qantas will add more than 140 international flights between December 2015 and February 2016, to cater for strong demand during the upcoming Australian summer holiday season. In…

ibis heads to New Zealand’s deep south

Mark Elliott Aug 9, 2015

AccorHotels has unveiled plans to open its first hotel in New Zealand's southernmost city, Invercargill. The new ibis Styles Invercargill will launch in October 2015, following the…

New Zealand opens first contemporary art museum

Mark Elliott Jul 28, 2015

New Zealand has opened its first and only museum of contemporary art. Located in North Island city of New Plymouth, the new Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre is set in a…

Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-Face: Mischa Mannix-Opie

Mark Elliott Jul 27, 2015

Travel Daily Asia chats with Mischa Mannix-Opie, Air New Zealand's Country Manager for Singapore... Q) You launched flights to Singapore earlier this year; what has the…

Airlines and Aviation

China Eastern to resume Auckland flights

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2015

China Eastern Airlines will resume its direct flights between Shanghai and Auckland in September. The airline operated its seasonal flights on the route from December 2014 to March…

Tourism New Zealand to capitalise on Asian boom with new campaign

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2015

Tourism New Zealand is aiming to build on a recent surge in arrivals from Asian countries with its new campaign, “Every day a different journey”. Speaking to Travel Daily on Tuesday,…

Kiwi Experience for UK agents

Gemma Greenwood Jun 22, 2015

Kiwi Experience, the New Zealand hop-on, hop-off adventure Bus Company, is running a competition for travel agents to win one of five, one-day ski/board packages at Cardrona ski field,…

Face‑to‑Face

The UK agents’ guide to selling New Zealand

Gemma Greenwood Jun 11, 2015

How is New Zealand performing in terms of UK visitor numbers? What are the projections for 2015? The UK market has returned to growth and is performing well. For the year ending…

Wyndham brings Ramada to Auckland

Mark Elliott May 28, 2015

Wyndham Hotel Group has signed an agreement to open its first Ramada in Auckland. The franchise deal will see the Ramada Suites Auckland Federal Street open in the city's central…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand unveils new lounge concept in Sydney

Mark Elliott May 22, 2015

Air New Zealand has revealed its new lounge design at Sydney Airport. The new concept, which will eventually be rolled out to the airline's other global lounges, features a modern design…

New Zealand facing tourism manpower crunch

Mark Elliott May 21, 2015

New Zealand's tourism industry could soon face a shortage of tourism staff, as rising visitor arrivals put pressure on manpower. A report released by the country's Tourism Industry…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippines Airlines to launch New Zealand flights

Mark Elliott May 20, 2015

Philippine Airlines has announced plans to expand its network in Oceania, including the launch of its first flights to New Zealand. On 1 December 2015, the national carrier will…

TripIt app eases travel at Auckland Airport

Mark Elliott May 20, 2015

The TripIt travel app has partnered with Auckland Airport to allow passengers to organise their travel plans. The app, which has been developed by Concur, will now be integrated with…

New Zealand targets Indonesian and Brazilian tourists

Mark Elliott May 20, 2015

New Zealand's Tourism Industry Association (TIA) has developed two new booklets designed to help the country's tourism operators better cater for the needs of Indonesian and Brazilian…

Largest hotel reopens in Christchurch

Mark Elliott May 18, 2015

The largest hotel in Christchurch has now reopened following a major redevelopment. The newly-named BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch has opened its doors following the first stage of…

Airlines and Aviation

NZ tourism board and airline pen new US$15m deal

Mark Elliott May 18, 2015

Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand will extend their marketing partnership though the 2016 financial year, with a joint investment of more than NZ$20 million (US$15m). The two…

New Zealand unveils next stage of 100% Pure campaign

Mark Elliott May 15, 2015

Tourism New Zealand has launched the next phase of its national tourism campaign, '100% Pure New Zealand'. The latest version of the campaign is intended to focus on "the range and…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand to boost Perth capacity

Mark Elliott May 15, 2015

Air New Zealand is enhancing its operations in Perth with the introduction of three new weekly flights to and from Auckland, which are timed to connect passengers to the airline’s…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand promotes surfing with new safety video

Mark Elliott May 14, 2015

Air New Zealand will promote some of the world's most popular surfing spots in its latest novelty in-flight safety video. The airline has assembled some of the world's best surfers to…

Call for passport-free Australia-NZ travel

Mark Elliott Apr 24, 2015

The Tourism Industry Association (TIA) of New Zealand has pledged its support for passport-free travel between Australia and New Zealand. Responding to a call by New Zealand's…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to Fiji

Mark Elliott Apr 21, 2015

Fiji will welcome the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the first time later this year, when Air New Zealand upgrades its Auckland-Nadi service to the new aircraft. Commencing on 27 November…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand flies to Houston

Mark Elliott Apr 16, 2015

Air New Zealand has announced plans to expand its North American network with the launch of flights to Houston. Commencing in mid-December 2015, the new route will operate five times…

Airlines and Aviation

Air NZ, Virgin add Sunshine Coast flights

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2015

Trans-Tasman alliance partners Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia have unveiled plans for their second seasonal Sunshine Coast service. Running from December 2015 to February 2016,…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand acquires analytics company

Mark Elliott Apr 9, 2015

Air New Zealand has confirmed the acquisition of a New Zealand-based analytics company. In partnership with Aimia, a Canadian marketing and loyalty analytics firm, the airline will…

Enterprise car rental moves into Australia and NZ

Mark Elliott Mar 25, 2015

Enterprise Holdings, which operates the National, Alamo and Enterprise car rental brands, is moving into Australia and New Zealand. The US-based company has appointed Australian car…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand flies to Argentina

Mark Elliott Mar 25, 2015

Air New Zealand will launch a new non-stop service to Argentina later this year. Commencing on 1 December 2015, the new Auckland-Buenos Aires route will mark Air New Zealand’s first…

Air China expands international network

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2015

Air China has unveiled plans to launch several new international services, including an alliance with Air New Zealand. The Beijing-based carrier will launch a new daily direct service…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand to join forces with Air China

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2015

Air New Zealand and Air China have released details of a proposed alliance. The partnership would see Air China launch a new daily direct service between Beijing and Auckland, which…

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