Media Releases 2012

After an extensive global search four Great Walkers have been chosen to take on all of New Zealand’s famous nine Great Walks in just nine weeks.

SHENZHEN, CHINA - November 30th, 2012 - Calin Rovinescu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). He succeeds Rob Fyfe, CEO Air New Zealand, who held the post for the last two years.

Air New Zealand, the official airline of Middle-earth, today unveiled its stunning 777-300 aircraft which is set to become a flying billboard for the soon-to-be-released movie The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

Tight security and total secrecy surround an Air New Zealand Boeing 777-300ER aircraft sequestered in a closed hangar at Air New Zealand’s Auckland Technical Operations base this week as it is transformed into a flying billboard for the soon to be released film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

More than 1 million people a day have been viewing Air New Zealand’s Hobbit inspired safety video since it was launched just over a week ago.

Hobbits, Dwarves and Wizards will take flight as Air New Zealand launches its latest on board safety video, 'An Unexpected Briefing,' today.

Air New Zealand will add approximately 5,000 return seats a month to North America as it further increases capacity to San Francisco, Vancouver and Los Angeles from April 2013.

Air New Zealand Limited (“Air New Zealand”) announces that it intends to undertake an on-market share buyback programme on the NZSX and the ASX to acquire up to 3% of its ordinary shares (being 33,006,112 ordinary shares).

Air New Zealand is investing more than $100 million in upgrading its Boeing 777-200ER fleet to ensure it continues to deliver the most innovative product and technologies to customers flying on its international network.

Air New Zealand to Lead the Project. Lounge to Open in May 2013.

Air New Zealand is to have a new home at Los Angeles International Airport. 

Air New Zealand is the official airline of Middle-earth with the announcement of a global two-movie partnership with The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and The Hobbit: There and Back Again, from New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

Star Alliance, the way the Earth connects, today welcomes Avianca, TACA Airlines and Copa Airlines, thereby cementing its presence in Latin America and adding close to 50 new airports to the network.

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World renowned social media expert Randi Zuckerberg will share her tips on how to succeed in today’s hottest communication channel with Kiwi businesses in July.

As part of its 15th Anniversary celebrations, the Star Alliance network is offering a 15 per cent discount on all Round the World (RTW) Economy Class fares.

Asking for customer feedback, comments and suggestions.

Air New Zealand and alliance partner Virgin Australia today announced plans to boost capacity on the busy Auckland-Perth route by more than 20% in the upcoming financial year.

Further Alliance Expansion in Asia

Air New Zealand is increasing its capacity into the North American destinations of Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver.

The Air New Zealand Aviation Institute has added Part 66 Cat B1.1 and B2 approval to its EASA 147 Certificate, enhancing its suite of airline industry training programmes.

Your personal snapshot showing the Star Alliance Gold benefits could be rewarded with fantastic prizes.

Air New Zealand will have a new Chief Executive Officer in 2013.