Media releases 2016
See here for information on our 2015 media releases.
December 2016
16 December 2016 - Air New Zealand consolidates Norfolk Island routes
14 December 2016 - Air New Zealand’s latest safety video through Northland’s most spectacular sights
1 December 2016 - Air New Zealand sings out for carol equality with a Kiwi remix of a Christmas classic
November 2016
16 November 2016 - Air New Zealand Airband™ Innovation of the Year
October 2016
25 October 2016 - Air New Zealand scoops two industry innovation awards
16 October 2016 - Air New Zealand Australasia's Leading Airline again
6 October 2016 - Air New Zealand to introduce inflight wifi
6 October 2016 - Air New Zealand determined to change Australian travellers' perceptions
August 2016
23 August 2016 - All Blacks captain signs on as Air New Zealand ambassador
22 August 2016 - Air New Zealand to increase its premium seating offering
July 2016
29 July 2016 - Fine wines of New Zealand revealed
21 July 2016 - Air New Zealand heads to Hollywood for its latest safety video
20 July 2016 - Michael Meredith teams up with Peter Gordon as Air New Zealand's new consultant chef
19 July 2016 - Air New Zealand pioneers gate to gate use of bluetooth devices onboard its fleet
May 2016
27 May 2016 - Air New Zealand trials world leading robotic technology
11 May 2016 - Air New Zealand introduce Dreamliner on Buenos Aires services
10 May 2016 - Air New Zealand Dreamliner takes off to Honolulu
March 2016
24 March 2016 - Air New Zealand goes daily on Houston service
16 March 2016 - Air New Zealand electrifies ground fleet
15 March 2016 - Air New Zealand to open expansive new Brisbane international lounge
14 March 2016 - Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia launch search for aviation biofuel opportunities
4 March 2016 - First international customer for Air New Zealand regional maintenance hub in Nelson
1 March 2016 - Star Alliance improves customer experience at Los Angeles Tom Bradley international terminal
February 2016
24 February 2016 - Air New Zealand to 3d print its own Aircraft interior parts
4 February 2016 - Wine flight to take off
4 February 2016 - Air New Zealand appoints new Chief People Officer
January 2016
27 January 2016 - Air New Zealand to start Queenstown night flights
20 January 2016 - Air New Zealand customers espresso their love for coffee