Media Releases - 2007

Air New Zealand has announced its intention to operate a direct service between Auckland and Beijing from 18 July 2008, Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe said today.

New Zealanders have the chance to make a difference to the lives of some of our nation's most special children next month when the second annual Kids At Christmas Charity Auction kicks off.

The cost of travel is set to fall following the Government's decision today to change the way it regulates airports.

Air New Zealand's innovative online solutions for travellers have seen the company win three categories at last night's TUANZ Business Internet Awards 2007.

Air New Zealand has been named "Best Airline to the South Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand" in 2007 by Business Traveler Magazine in the United States.

Air New Zealand is to revamp its Tasman and Pacific Island services to provide customers with a compelling new travel experience.

Applications for the Inaugural Inspiring New Zealanders Scholarship in Film now open.

Fashionistas around the globe will gain A-list entry to Air New Zealand Fashion Week with the launch of a new free-to-access website featuring highlights from exclusive designer shows.

Air New Zealand says it will not be beaten on price and is surprised at how expensive Pacific Blue plans to make domestic air travel for its customers.

Air New Zealand today announced the appointment of Norm Thompson to the newly created role of Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

A report released today by Investigate magazine is sensationalist and riddled with factual errors, says Air New Zealand.

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Air New Zealand Technical Operations has won a five-year contract to carry out heavy maintenance on Hawaiian Airlines' fleet of 18 Boeing 767 aircraft.

One-dollar fares to celebrate grabaseat's first birthday today sparked a frenzy of online activity as Kiwis snapped up Air New Zealand's cheapest-ever domestic fares.

Air New Zealand today announced a profit of $268 million before unusuals and tax for the year ended 30 June 2007, an increase of 79 percent on the previous year.

Air New Zealand is pleased to offer to its Airpoints™ members the ability to use their Air New Zealand Airpoints Dollars to upgrade one class of service when traveling on selected Star Alliance network carriers.

Air New Zealand continues to experience strong demand on its domestic network, with the number of passengers carried in the first five months of 2007 up 5% on the previous equivalent period.

Air New Zealand has today announced it will commence reciprocal codeshare flights with Shanghai Airlines effective from 1 July 2007.

Air New Zealand has today announced it will commence reciprocal codeshare flights with Air China effective from 1 July 2007.

Air New Zealand announced today that it will purchase four Boeing 777-300 Extended Range (ER) aircraft, as it continues to implement its wide-body fleet renewal programme.

It's dumping snow in downtown Queenstown on the South Island of New Zealand, perfectly timed with the opening of The Remarkables ski area tomorrow Saturday, June 23.

Air New Zealand today announced that its new non-stop service between Auckland and Vancouver will operate year-round, following strong demand from customers.

Air New Zealand today announced to staff a significant initiative to assist with their retirement savings.

Air New Zealand is to increase the number of Pacific Premium Economy seats on its B747 fleet a second time, following continued strong customer demand for the newly revamped product.

Air New Zealand has secured internationally acclaimed director Martin Campbell as mentor for its new scholarship within the Inspiring New Zealanders programme - the Inspiring New Zealanders Scholarship in Film.

Air Nelson today reassured customers that it is putting contingency plans in place to minimise the impact of a proposed strike by members of the EPMU.

New Zealand's premier pop-punk band, Goodnight Nurse, is headlining the sell-out MTV Mile High Gig alongside The Dukes, winners of MTV's Kickstart competition.

Air New Zealand's new Buy on Board service is proving a hit with domestic customers, with the airline regularly exhausting its supplies by the end of the day.

Kiwi supermodel and fashion enthusiast Rachel Hunter is lending her support to Air New Zealand Fashion Week.

Air New Zealand is introducing new flight procedures that will dramatically improve the reliability of flights for customers travelling in to and out of Queenstown airport - one of the most challenging in New Zealand.

Air New Zealand's 2006 Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival is estimated to have injected more than $12 million into Wellington's economy.

Air New Zealand today announced Matthew Stafford as the recipient of the first Air New Zealand Inspiring New Zealanders in Wine scholarship.

Air New Zealand has today announced a profit before unusuals and tax of $109 million for the six month period ending 31 December 2006, an increase of 35% ($28m) on the poor performance in the same period last year.

Air New Zealand's funky online "Pimp My Plane" promotion - which allowed punters to virtually decorate an A320 aircraft with everything from bling and leopard-print to souped-up wings - last night won the best online ad campaign award at the 2007 People's Choice NetGuide Web Awards.

Air New Zealand will launch direct flights between Auckland and Vancouver in November.

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Air New Zealand staff working in Airport Services are being caused continued unnecessary pain and distress by EPMU attempts to delay a decision on whether to outsource ground handling in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

On January 28, Air New Zealand will be launching its new brand campaign on nationwide television, cinema, and outdoor billboards.

Air New Zealand has broken its one-day online sales record by an amazing 23%.

Air New Zealand's Engineering Services ANZES has signed a $45 million, five-year contract with Virgin Blue Airlines Pty for the heavy maintenance of the Australian airline's domestic Boeing737 fleet.

An outfit inspired by an onion displayed the kind of individualism and originality that Karen Walker was looking for when selecting the recipient of the Air New Zealand Inspiring New Zealanders in Fashion scholarship.