$7.5m fine for Air NZ urged
The Commerce Commission has recommended a $7.5 million fine for Air New Zealand in its price-fixing case before the High Court.
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Forex hedging gain boosts Air NZ
Forex hedging gain boosts Air NZ
A major turnaround in the hedging of the New Zealand dollar helped Air New Zealand lift its operating profit by 28% in the six months ending December.
Poor chance service will continue
Poor chance service will continue
There appears to be only a very slender chance another company will step in immediately to maintain a daily air service between Wanaka and Christchurch once Air New Zealand's Eagle Air pulls out at the end of January.
Three jobs lost at airport
Three jobs lost at airport
Three part-time jobs at Wanaka Airport will be lost when Eagle Air suspends its daily Wanaka-Christchurch flights from January.
Air service suspension disappoints
Air service suspension disappoints
Wanaka Tourism and business leaders last night expressed disappointment over Air New Zealand subsidiary Eagle Air's decision to suspend its Wanaka-Christchurch service from January.
Air NZ slams price hike
Air NZ slams price hike
Air New Zealand has slammed a 78% rise in Dunedin International Airport user charges as profiteering at the expense of passengers.
Review prudent move by Air NZ, Forsyth Barr research head says
Review prudent move by Air NZ, Forsyth Barr research head says
Air New Zealand was being prudent in reviewing its operations in a volatile market place, Forsyth Barr head of research Rob Mercer said yesterday.
Air NZ reduces domestic air fares
Air NZ reduces domestic air fares
Air New Zealand has cut its domestic fares and introduced nationwide standby flights in an effort to get more Kiwis flying.
Better times forecast for Air NZ
Better times forecast for Air NZ
Earthquakes, rising fuel costs and declining demand for international flights are all expected to contribute to an estimated 17%-36% decline in after-tax profit for the national carrier, Air New Zealand.
Airlines resume flights
Airlines resume flights
Air New Zealand resumed flights to Queenstown yesterday, with one from Auckland arriving at midday.
Air NZ praised for decision to fly
Air NZ praised for decision to fly
Air New Zealand is flying high with customers and sharebrokers as it continues to fly its passengers while Qantas and other airlines keep their planes grounded.
Chile's volcanic ash halts more Queenstown flights
Chile's volcanic ash halts more Queenstown flights
Qantas and Jetstar flights from Australia were still grounded yesterday as the rising Chilean volcanic ash cloud continued to disrupt the carriers' flight paths.
Night-time principal airport role envisioned
Night-time principal airport role envisioned
Air New Zealand and the Wanaka Chamber of Commerce squared off yesterday at the Wanaka Airport plan change hearing on just how big Wanaka Airport could be in 20 years' time.
Mum's the word
Mum's the word
About 50 Auckland and Hamilton mums, their 80 relatives and well-wishers descended on Queenstown for a specially themed Air New Zealand flight to celebrate Mothering Sunday and New Zealand Music Month yesterday.
Future 'good' despite fuel-cost hike
Future 'good' despite fuel-cost hike
Air New Zealand is still regarded as having good earnings potential despite rising fuel prices, Forsyth Barr broker Suzanne Kinnaird said yesterday.
Air NZ after-tax profits lift
Air NZ after-tax profits lift
Air New Zealand has reported a strong start to the financial year on the back of growing passenger numbers, cargo volumes and yields, but brokers fear its performance could be hit by the Christchurch earthquake.
Australia approves airline alliance
Australia approves airline alliance
The proposed transtasman alliance between Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue could rest on a decision expected soon from Transport Minister Stephen Joyce.
NZ richer with Star Alliance - Fyfe
NZ richer with Star Alliance - Fyfe
Without the Star Alliance, New Zealand would be a "poorer nation", Air New Zealand chief executive Rob Fyfe said yesterday.
Air NZ gearing up for RWC
Air NZ gearing up for RWC
Queenstown business operators have been urged to help Air New Zealand with the "very serious issue" of attracting visitors for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Independent report welcomed by Air NZ
Independent report welcomed by Air NZ
Air New Zealand deputy chief executive Norm Thompson yesterday welcomed a move by the Queenstown Lakes District Council to seek independent commercial advice on the strategic alliance between Queenstown and Auckland airports.