Travellers flying across Australia and New Zealand are facing schedule changes as Qantas, Jetstar and Air New Zealand adjust selected services in response to elevated jet fuel costs and wider aviation pressures linked to the conflict in the Middle East. The changes affect domestic and trans-Tasman travel, adding a new planning consideration for holidaymakers, business […]
Airlines across Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas are reworking international schedules and adjusting long-haul operations as the Boeing 787 engine reliability crisis continues disrupting global aviation networks. Major carriers including Air New Zealand, British Airways, All Nippon Airways (ANA), and LATAM are now accelerating fleet planning changes and shifting toward GE Aerospace’s GEnx engines
The Asia-Pacific aviation sector is facing one of its most severe operational crises in decades as escalating fuel shortages and surging jet fuel prices force airlines across Australia, New Zealand, India, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and the Philippines to cancel flights, reduce schedules, and increase fares. The disruption is being driven by
New Zealand is moving closer to a faster and more seamless travel future after Air New Zealand successfully completed a digital identity trial designed to simplify the airport journey. The pilot, carried out in March on selected flights between Auckland and Hong Kong, allowed passengers to share verified digital identity details during online check-in and
Air New Zealand Cargo ramps up holiday freight, flying thousands of tonnes of fresh New Zealand produce to global markets for the festive season.
Air New Zealand will add over 50,000 seats in 2026, boosting major and regional routes to support rising travel demand and strengthen tourism nationwide.
Air New Zealand forecasts a first-half loss of up to NZ$55 million as engine maintenance delays and weak traffic hit the airline’s tourism and travel recovery.
Air New Zealand partners with My Native Forest in native forest restoration to remove 8,000 t CO₂ by 2030 — strengthening NZ’s carbon market and tourism brand.
Air New Zealand Flight NZ175 returned to Auckland after a technical issue. Passengers were safely rebooked, highlighting the airline’s strong safety record.
Over sixty Air New Zealand flights were delayed or cancelled across Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch due to severe weather conditions, impacting travelers’ plans.
WELLINGTON, July 27, 2025 — Air New Zealand has taken a significant leap in global airline innovation by becoming the first carrier in Aotearoa to partner with OpenAI, marking a milestone in its digital transformation strategy. The collaboration, announced earlier this month, positions the airline among global leaders like Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, British
