Air NZ Hobbit video draws 6 million views
Air NZ Hobbit video draws 6 million views
Air New Zealand's new Hobbit-themed inflight safety video has received more than six million YouTube views in four days.
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Ads aimed at escaping Aucklanders
Ads aimed at escaping Aucklanders
A joint marketing campaign by Air New Zealand, Destination Queenstown and Queenstown Airport is telling Aucklanders and people flying into Auckland from overseas they can fly direct to Queenstown almost every two hours this summer.
Peter Jackson makes cameo in Air NZ video
Peter Jackson makes cameo in Air NZ video
The Hobbit director Sir Peter Jackson stars in the latest Air New Zealand inflight safety video - An Unexpected Briefing.
No Air NZ fare hikes planned
No Air NZ fare hikes planned
Air New Zealand says it will not increase its fares between Queenstown and Christchurch when it regains the monopoly on the route following Jetstar's departure in mid-November.
Upbeat Air NZ betters estimates
Upbeat Air NZ betters estimates
Air New Zealand shares rose to a nine-month high after the national carrier, earmarked for an eventual Government sell-down, beat estimates and forecast earnings to more than double next year.
Inquiry after crowbar luggage incident
Inquiry after crowbar luggage incident
An Air New Zealand baggage handler is being investigated after a crowbar was used to release customer luggage, causing a flight from Queenstown to Auckland carrying 150 passengers to be cancelled nearly two weeks ago.
Domestic airfare cuts 'great' for Otago
Domestic airfare cuts 'great' for Otago
Air New Zealand's move to cut domestic fares has "got to be great" for Otago, with a flight between Auckland and Dunedin or Queenstown now costing as little as $79.
Air NZ boosts Queenstown-Auckland service
Air NZ boosts Queenstown-Auckland service
Air New Zealand is to boost capacity on direct air services between Auckland and Queenstown by nearly a third this summer, which tourism leaders say will provide a boon for domestic tourism in the resort.
South benefits as Air NZ cuts prices
South benefits as Air NZ cuts prices
It will now cost as little as $49 to travel between Auckland and Wellington, or Wellington and Christchurch, after Air New Zealand slashed its cheapest standard fares for major domestic routes.
Queenstown 737 takeoff 'typical industry practice'
Queenstown 737 takeoff 'typical industry practice'
An experienced Air New Zealand pilot yesterday described the actions of a Pacific Blue pilot charged with operating a Boeing 737 carelessly when flying out of Queenstown Airport two years ago, as "typical industry practice".
Kiwi handcuffed on international Air NZ flight
Kiwi handcuffed on international Air NZ flight
An Auckland man spent most of a flight home from San Francisco in handcuffs after allegedly abusing and threatening crew.
Minister following airport fees dispute
Minister following airport fees dispute
The spat between Air New Zealand and Dunedin International Airport over increased airport fees is being watched "with interest" by Commerce Minister Craig Foss.
Air NZ's arguments 'terribly one-sided'
Air NZ's arguments 'terribly one-sided'
A Dunedin travel agency owner has leapt to the defence of Dunedin International Airport, saying Air New Zealand has been treating Dunedin like "a cash cow" for years, and the airline needs to take the airport's increased landing charges on the chin.
Dogfight breaks out over landing fees
Dogfight breaks out over landing fees
A dogfight has broken out between airports and airlines over landing fees, with accusations continuing to fly between affected parties.
Air putting
Air putting
Air New Zealand passengers who fancy themselves as pro-golfers will have the opportunity to putt for prizes on selected flights between Auckland and Queenstown in the next five days.
Air NZ flights cancelled for second day
Air NZ flights cancelled for second day
Most people booked to fly on Air New Zealand's ATR fleet today will be able to travel, the airline says, despite flights showing as cancelled at Dunedin International Airport today.
Cracks found on Air New Zealand plane
Cracks found on Air New Zealand plane
Air New Zealand is inspecting its ATR fleet after hairline cracks were found around the cockpit windows of one of its planes.
Black Boeing for first flight to SA
Black Boeing for first flight to SA
Air New Zealand is planning its first foray into South America with a charter flight in September using the new all black Boeing 777-300.
Air New Zealand to slash 441 jobs
Air New Zealand to slash 441 jobs
Air New Zealand this morning unveiled plans to cut 441 jobs after a big plunge in profits for the first half of the financial year, with a 71pc drop in normalised earnings before tax.
Air NZ cuts staff as normalised earnings down 71%
Air NZ cuts staff as normalised earnings down 71%
Air New Zealand, long regarded as one of the world's premier airlines, showed yesterday just how tough the global airline industry has become.