Auckland Airport

By David Casey
The new 5,739-mi. (4,987-nm) route between Haikou and Auckland will launch in December.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
As well as consolidating flights, Air New Zealand will pause two international connections from April: service from Auckland to Seoul and to Hobart, Australia.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
By the end of December, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines will all be operating to Auckland Airport (AKL) in New Zealand from LAX.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
After the current peak season finishes on April 2, Hawaiian will suspend its Auckland service until Nov. 15, 2024, returning for the next November-April season.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Qantas’ new route to New York puts the carrier in direct competition with rival Air New Zealand.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Auckland Airport is raising per passenger charges on domestic flights from NZ$6.75 currently to NZ$10.25.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
United Airlines will launch three new routes, including what will be the sole nonstop connection between the U.S. and Christchurch, New Zealand.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The carrier has reported strong demand for flights to Shanghai.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The US carrier has also announced a new route to Nice alongside details of the Auckland flights.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The US carrier is returning to the Cook Islands after an absence of three decades.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The carrier is additionally connecting to Auckland via Sydney.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Routes selects 50 new air services set to start around the world in October, looking at the planned frequency, start date and aircraft to be used.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Routes selects 50 new air services set to start around the world in September, looking at the planned frequency, start date and aircraft to be used.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
Before the pandemic Qantas' JFK flights stopped over in Los Angeles, but CEO Alan Joyce sees “significant advantages” in the switch to Auckland.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The rebuild of the Malaysian medium- and long-haul LCC’s network is continuing with the restart of routes to Melbourne, Perth and Auckland.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
Popular trans-Tasman routes are recovering.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The carrier restarted service to Australia in December 2021.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
New Zealand will reopen to US citizens in May.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The airline is increasing frequencies to Sydney as well as bringing back flights to Brisbane and Auckland.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
The carrier anticipates operating just 15-20% of pre-pandemic capacity on long-haul routes during New Zealand’s winter season.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
International flights to/from Fiji have been suspended since March 2020 because of the pandemic.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
New Zealand has entered lockdown to stop the spread of the delta variant of COVID-19.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The carrier hopes to begin two new routes to the country in January after delaying its original launch plans.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
A travel bubble between New Zealand and the Cook Islands is scheduled to open on May 17.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
Some airlines in the countries are now ramping up Trans-Tasman capacity
Airports & Networks