Stronger Together: Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines celebrate a decade of partnership
- Over 5.5 million customers have travelled on the partnership over the last 10 years.
- Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines offer up to 38 return flights per week between New Zealand and Singapore.
- A global campaign launched to celebrate the milestone, including special promotional fares available for a limited time ex New Zealand.
Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines are celebrating 10 years of partnership, connecting New Zealand to the world and providing customers with greater choice, seamless travel, and outstanding service.
Since launching alliance flights in 2015, the two airlines have carried more than 5.5 million customers between New Zealand, Singapore, and beyond. Today, the partnership offers travellers convenient travel options to over 55 destinations worldwide, including key cities across Southeast Asia, India, Europe and the United Kingdom.
Top destinations for Kiwi travelling abroad through the partnership include the United Kingdom, India, and Thailand, while India, the United Kingdom, and Germany are among the most popular countries that visitors coming into New Zealand travel from.
With up to 38 return flights operating between Auckland, Christchurch, and Singapore during peak summer travel periods, customers can easily connect onwards through the Singapore Airlines Group's global network. Singapore Airlines' hub at Singapore Changi Airport, consistently ranked as the world's best airport, makes transiting through Singapore a popular choice for customers travelling beyond.
The partnership also strengthens connectivity into New Zealand, making it easier for visitors to explore the North and South Islands with the ability to connect seamlessly to 20 ports across Aotearoa.
In addition to three daily services jointly operated to and from Auckland, Singapore Airlines operates a fourth daily flight over the summer period, offering Kiwi more choice than ever before. Singapore Airlines also operates daily flights to Christchurch year-round, increasing to 10 return services per week during peak summer months.
This direct connection plays a key role in supporting South Island tourism and local business, and provides greater choice for international travellers exploring the Canterbury region and beyond.
Air New Zealand Chief Transformation and Alliances Officer Mike Williams says the 10 year milestone is a testament to the strength of the partnership and the opportunities it has created for travellers.
"Our partnership with Singapore Airlines is built on a shared commitment to exceptional service and delivering the best experience for our customers. Whether travelling for business or leisure, customers know they can expect a consistent, high-quality journey across both airlines."
"It's also been instrumental in bringing visitors to our shores. New Zealand is a bucket list destination for many, and through our partnership with Singapore Airlines, we've made ticking New Zealand off the list even easier."
George Robertson, General Manager Singapore Airlines New Zealand said the milestone was a celebration of the strength of the partnership.
"Singapore Airlines' commitment to the New Zealand market is reflected in the continuing strength of this decade long alliance with Air New Zealand, which has delivered significant growth in both passenger and cargo services between New Zealand and Singapore.
"The past ten years have seen millions of Kiwi enjoy our award-winning in-flight and on ground service, seamless connections through our hub in Changi to destinations across the UK, Europe, Southeast Asia and India as well as crucial domestic connectivity for our inbound customers."
Celebrating a decade, the airlines have launched a global brand campaign to acknowledge the strength of the partnership. Titled Celebrating 10 years of partnership, the campaign will run across print, digital, and social media platforms, showcasing the alliance's commitment to providing seamless connections, exceptional service, and customer rewards throughout the entire travel journey, encapsulated by the tagline 'Stronger together, wherever you go'.
Special fares have also been released from New Zealand to key destinations including Singapore and beyond, available from today until 31 March 2025.
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Issued by Air New Zealand Communications
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About Air New Zealand:
Air New Zealand's story started in 1940, first taking to the skies between Auckland and Sydney on a flying boat - a Short S30. Known for its warm Kiwi hospitality, today, the airline has operating aircraft ranging from Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and Airbus A320s to ATRs and Q300s, offering customers comfort in the latest most efficient jets and turboprops. It's a modern fuel-efficient fleet with an average age of 8.7 years. Air New Zealand's global network of passenger and cargo services centres around New Zealand. In 2023, the airline flew more than 16 million passengers. Air New Zealand was named 2024 World's Safest Airline by the Australian rating service AirlineRatings.com, highlighting the airline's laser-focus on safety and won Best Corporate Reputation in New Zealand in 2023 – the 9th year in a row.
Air New Zealand has a well-connected domestic business, connecting customers and cargo to 20 different regions around New Zealand. Internationally, the airline has direct flights to major cities across Australia, Asia, the Pacific Islands and the US, and through its strong relationships with alliance partners, offers customers more choice and convenience to connect further afield to hundreds of destinations. Air New Zealand has a particular focus on sustainability and its Sustainability Framework helps guide the airline's efforts in tackling some of New Zealand's and the world's most complex challenges. Airpoints, Air New Zealand's loyalty programme, is seen as the most valuable loyalty programme in New Zealand with more than 4 million members. It allows members to earn Airpoints Dollars™ and Status Points for VIP benefits in the air and on the ground. Air New Zealand aircraft are proudly identified by its distinct tail livery of the Mangōpare, the Māori symbol of the hammerhead shark which represents strength, tenacity, and resilience.
About Star Alliance
The Star Alliance network was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance, based on a customer value proposition of global reach, worldwide recognition and seamless service. Since inception, it has offered the largest and most comprehensive airline network, with a focus on improving customer experience across the Alliance journey.
The member airlines are: Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines, and United.
Overall, the Star Alliance network currently offers more than 16,000 daily flights to almost 1,200 airports in 186 countries. Further connecting flights are offered by Star Alliance Connecting Partners Juneyao Airlines and THAI Smile Airways.
For more information about Air New Zealand visit www.airnewzealand.com and for more information about Star Alliance visit www.staralliance.com