Air New Zealand
European airline asks passengers to weigh themselves before boarding
Carriers have long used average data to estimate the weight of passengers and their cabin bags. Finnair is trying to change that.
Latest
Air New Zealand flights face up to two years’ disruption
The ASX dual-listed airline has announced it is dealing with a maintenance issue involving up to 17 of its aircraft.
- by Millie Muroi
How Air New Zealand’s boss learnt to ‘panic slowly’
When a series of natural disasters hit New Zealand, airline boss Greg Foran wanted his staff to feel he was on the frontline with them.
- by Amelia McGuire
$400 for a four-hour snooze? Air NZ reveals details on economy bunk beds
Air New Zealand has revealed more details about its Skynest pods – including prices and what will be included.
- by Siobhan Downes
Global airline group slams ‘knee-jerk’ COVID testing mandate
The International Air Transport Association has accused countries including Australia of basing their decisions to test Chinese arrivals on “science politics”, not “science facts.”
- by Amelia McGuire
Grounded Qantas A380 to return to regular service this week
The Qantas aircraft grounded in Azerbaijan on Friday will fly back to Sydney on Monday evening before recommencing regular services later in the week.
- by Amelia McGuire
Analysis
The Long and Short of It
Can Qantas’ Kiwi rival bounce back from COVID?
Passenger appetite for travel is seemingly insatiable, and the ASX-listed Air New Zealand has limited competition and a dominant market share in its homeland.
- by Amelia McGuire
High demand, tight capacity boost Air New Zealand earnings
New Zealand’s flag carrier expects to earn about $100 million more for the 2023 financial year as limited service availability and high consumer demand drive up airfares.
- by Billie Eder
Air New Zealand rules out Virgin merger deal as IPO rumours swirl
Air New Zealand and Regional Express have rejected media assertions Virgin Australia is weighing up a merge with the former while acquiring the latter.
- by Amelia McGuire
Explainer
Aviation
‘A green adventure’: Is carbon-free flying possible?
Airlines promise to cut greenhouse gas emissions, but how? What will fuel the aircraft of the future?
- by Patrick Hatch
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