Air New Zealand Newsroom
Welcome to our Newsroom, your go-to source for the latest business updates, press releases, and key announcements. This page is updated regularly so you can stay in the loop with news from Air New Zealand.
Latest news
Air New Zealand, Air China, and Tourism New Zealand announce strategic investment to boost Chinese travel demand to Aotearoa
The tripartite partnership will see nearly half a million NZD invested from the three organisations going toward stimulating inbound tourism from China, in addition to Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand's existing investments in the market.
Air New Zealand boosts long haul travel with more premium and North America seats this summer
Air New Zealand is turning up the volume on long haul travel from October 2025 to March 2026, with more choice and comfort on key international routes.
Air New Zealand the first trans-Tasman carrier to fly to Western Sydney International
Air New Zealand has become the first trans-Tasman airline to sign an agreement with Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), signalling its intent to operate services to the new airport from mid-2027.
Air New Zealand opens cabin doors to neurodiverse families with flight familiarisation experience
Air New Zealand is helping remove the unknowns of air travel for neurodivergent children and their families by creating a safe, supportive environment to practice the journey - before even taking to the skies.