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NZ SNOW: Air New Zealand, Jetstar waive ticket change fees

With further snow and ice in New Zealand -- especially at airports that don't usually expect it like Auckland and Wellington -- there are flights cancelled, delays and disruption. Air New Zealand ...

POSTED ON 17/8/11 0 comments
Jetstar adds New Zealand flights in September and October

Business travellers jetting around New Zealand this spring will have the option of extra Jetstar flights as the low-cost carrier puts on extra services before, during and after the Rugby World Cup....

POSTED ON 18/7/11 0 comments
Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand announce trans-Tasman relaunch details

Virgin Australia's joint venture partnership agreement with Air New Zealand will take full flight from November, with the first changes being seen by passengers in just over a month -- and some are...

POSTED ON 16/5/11 0 comments
Christchurch Airport opens new terminal with more services

Christchurch airport has opened its new terminal building to passengers, with more space, new shops and food vendors, and a much improved general look and feel. Australian Business Traveller got a...

POSTED ON 10/5/11 0 comments
New Zealand flights delayed by air traffic control problem

Flights into New Zealand's major airports at Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch have been delayed this afternoon following a problem with the national air traffic control system. Airport arriva...

POSTED ON 15/4/11 0 comments
Etihad and Air New Zealand begin codesharing this month, but without Beijing flights

Air New Zealand and Etihad have just received approval to codeshare on flights within New Zealand, across the Tasman, between Australia and Abu Dhabi, and from Abu Dhabi to London. The codes...

POSTED ON 8/4/11 0 comments
How to avoid Air New Zealand's Richard Simmons "Fit to Fly" disco safety video in flight

Air New Zealand's new Richard Simmons safety video is ridiculously funny -- at least the first time you see it. Of course, if the airline carries through with it and actually installs it on their ...

POSTED ON 1/4/11 3 comments
Qantas waives Christchurch change fees for September and October

Following the decision to move this spring's Rugby World Cup games from Christchurch to other locations around New Zealand, Qantas will waive change fees for flights to Christchurch in September an...

POSTED ON 23/3/11 0 comments
Air New Zealand cancels and reschedules Australia-Christchurch flights

Following last month's devastating earthquake in Christchurch, Air New Zealand has reduced the number of flights between Christchurch and four cities in Australia. The airline has also rescheduled...

POSTED ON 18/3/11 0 comments
Airlines waive change fees for Christchurch flights

Update: last updated at 1522 Wednesday NZ time Airlines have announced compassionate measures for those flying in and out of earthquake-affected Christchurch, with fee waivers for people wis...

POSTED ON 22/2/11 0 comments