Fly the friendly skies of the Pacific and beyond.
Founded
1940
Headquarters
Auckland, New Zealand
Alliance
Star Alliance
Air New Zealand is the flag carrier of New Zealand, operating scheduled passenger and cargo services to domestic and international destinations across the Pacific, Asia, the Americas, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 1940, the airline is majority owned by the New Zealand government and is headquartered in Auckland.
The airline is widely recognized for its innovative safety videos, award-winning service, and strong brand identity rooted in New Zealand culture. It consistently ranks among the world's top airlines in global industry surveys and awards.
Air New Zealand is a member of the Star Alliance global airline network, enabling codeshare agreements and connectivity with partner carriers worldwide. It operates one of the most modern and fuel-efficient fleets in the Southern Hemisphere.
Hubs & network
Air New Zealand's primary hub is Auckland Airport (AKL), with secondary bases at Wellington Airport (WLG) and Christchurch Airport (CHC).
Fleet
Air New Zealand operates a fleet including Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, Boeing 777-200ERs, Airbus A320/A321neo family aircraft, and ATR 72-600 turboprops for regional routes.
Notable facts
- ›Air New Zealand was founded in 1940 as Tasman Empire Airways Limited (TEAL).
- ›The New Zealand government holds a majority stake of approximately 51% in the airline.
- ›The airline is known for its creative and humorous in-flight safety videos, often featuring New Zealand cultural references.
- ›Air New Zealand was the first airline to introduce the lie-flat Skycouch economy seat product.
- ›The airline has won the Airline of the Year title from AirlineRatings.com multiple times.
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