Airlines
May the Force be with LATAM
Monday, 23 September 2019 23:09LATAM Airlines Group has unveiled the first image of its Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge-inspired aircraft, following the recent opening of Star Wars Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Second AKL-NLK service planned
Monday, 16 September 2019 23:24Air Chathams is already aiming for a second service to Norfolk Island following the launch of its weekly flight on Friday.
‘Historic data from when other airlines operated the route (including Air New Zealand) indicates that is very possible,’ says Air Chathams general manager Duane Emeny who draws parallels with the airline’s Chatham Island services.‘We have been
Port Vila’s airport extends reach
Thursday, 05 September 2019 01:08Aircraft from Asia and America could soon be landing at Port Vila’s Bauerfield Airport with the completion of recent upgrades.
Figures exceed for AC service
Sunday, 18 August 2019 22:46Air Canada’s sales from this market, in advance of the coming direct service between Auckland and Vancouver mid December, have already exceeded expectations, says the airline’s general manager Australia and New Zealand Vic Naughton.
SQ rebuilds its app
Tuesday, 06 August 2019 00:40A ground-up rebuild of the Singapore Airlines mobile app has resulted in enhanced booking and check-in flows, improving transaction time by up to 60%.
TN: New roles soon
Tuesday, 23 July 2019 03:28Air Tahiti Nui will soon be advertising for three new roles, following the announcement late last week that the carrier will take on the full, solus management of its New Zealand and Australian distribution, sales and marketing activities later this year.
Qantas' ‘quirks’ programme
Thursday, 18 July 2019 23:47Qantas has new perks for customers travelling to Australia, offering discounts on local experiences.
NF advises of Nauru lease
Tuesday, 16 July 2019 02:10Air Vanuatu (NF) is updating trade on its flights that are using a Nauru Airlines aircraft from Auckland to Vanuatu and vice versa.
FJ – four stars & best staff
Thursday, 20 June 2019 22:52Fiji Airways has been awarded the coveted Skytrax four-star rating at the 2019 Skytrax World Airline Awards in Paris, joining a select group of airlines in this category.
Massive upgrade for HLZ
Friday, 07 June 2019 01:34Hamilton Airport is to undergo a multi-million dollar upgrade to its terminal buildings and carpark.
UA shows off Premium Plus
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 01:49Having a premium economy product on the AKL-SFO route now puts United Airlines on a par with joint venture partner Air New Zealand, says Julie Reid, director Australia, New Zealand and Tahiti sales for UA.
‘Most airlines have premium economy and people are prepared to pay a bit more for a good middle ground product,’ she says. ‘It is already proving popular on the AKL-SFO route.’
SQ’s destination of the month
Thursday, 02 May 2019 22:59Singapore Airlines’ destination of the month is South Africa.
Aircalin’s Easter specials
Tuesday, 09 April 2019 22:39Aircalin has special fares starting from $249 one-way AKL-NOU, including taxes, for sale until 26 April 2019.
Agents get teeth into JAWS
Tuesday, 26 March 2019 21:23Strong turn-outs in the provinces, with a particularly pleasing attendance from brokers, mean the JAWS (Joint Airline Workshops) format is alive and well after some 25 years, organisers say.
SA: Challenges but steady
Wednesday, 13 March 2019 02:18The number of New Zealanders travelling to South Africa has held up better than may have been expected with the visa woes and difficulties in the past year, according to Tim Clyde-Smith, country manager Australasia with South African Airways.
Macao mascot takes to air
Wednesday, 13 March 2019 01:48Macao’s mascot, Mak Mak, has taken to the skies with her image painted on the livery of one of Air Macau’s new aircraft.
AC's key messages to trade
Friday, 08 March 2019 19:31The ease and convenience of using Vancouver Airport as a gateway to other points in North America (either in transit or combined with a stopover) is being emphasised to the New Zealand trade from Air Canada as the airline prepares for the introduction of direct AKL-YVR seasonal service later this year.
SQ extends agent incentive
Friday, 08 March 2019 01:22Singapore Airlines has extended its HighFlyer Agent Incentive that gives agents a chance to win a return trip to Southeast Asia.
Air Asia to fly DMK-BNE
Tuesday, 12 February 2019 05:10AirAsia will start services from Bangkok to Brisbane from 25 June 2019. Operated by its Thai affiliate, Thai AirAsia X, the service will fly from Bangkok’s low cost hub, Don Muang International Airport.
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) secured the services with Queensland Government support under the Attracting Aviation Investment Fund (AAIF), along with partners Tourism and Events Queensland and Brisbane Marketing.
AirAsia X will fly four times-a-week and expects to attract close to 25,000 visitors every year. Thailand is one of Queensland’s emerging markets – 19,000 Thais visited over the last year and spent A$44m.
Plants power Etihad flight
Friday, 18 January 2019 01:13Etihad Airways has operated the world’s first commercial flight using locally produced sustainable fuel.
PAL to launch new services
Tuesday, 15 January 2019 22:50Philippine Airlines will launch new non-stop services between Manila and Delhi, India; Hanoi, Vietnam; and Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
SQ’s CHC A350 promo
Thursday, 25 October 2018 22:03Singapore Airlines hosted 100 Christchurch travel agents to an A350 promotional evening this week, held at the South Bar, Christchurch Airport.
QF-NZ arrangement
Thursday, 18 October 2018 20:39There is some confusion around the new relationship between Air New Zealand and Qantas that follows the cessation of the current NZ-VA partnership, says Cam Wallace, chief revenue officer with Air New Zealand.
Taking hurdles down at AKL
Monday, 15 October 2018 21:15The airport is not the destination – it is actually an obstacle between the customer and where he or she wants to go, the TAANZ Summit hosted by Air New Zealand heard last week.
NZ's spatial computing travel
Thursday, 11 October 2018 22:04Air New Zealand has unveiled an initial-concept multiplayer spatial computing gaming experience in Los Angeles at the first L.E.A.P. conference.
Engine disruptions...
Thursday, 11 October 2018 21:24Can agents expect any compensation for the time and effort they have put into solving issues for clients who have been affected by the 787 Rolls Royce engine issues?
SQ gives CHC taste of A350
Friday, 05 October 2018 02:00Singapore Airlines has launched its A350 premium economy and business class seat display at Christchurch International Airport, running until Sunday 14 October, with the chance to win flights for two in premium economy class.
The United Airlines quiz
Tuesday, 02 October 2018 00:07
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UA’s Trivia roadshow kicked off last Tuesday in Christchurch with the city’s agents updating their knowledge on United, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Cruising in the USA, Memphis & Alamo car hire.
Macao added to HX network
Monday, 24 September 2018 22:08Hong Kong Airlines will add Macao to its network from tomorrow, following the signing of a codeshare agreement with ferry services company, TurboJET.
‘Beer on tap’ on Lufthansa
Saturday, 22 September 2018 03:12Lufthansa crews have taken off in traditional Bavarian costume, in time for Munich’s Oktoberfest.
VA accelerate in NZ
Monday, 17 September 2018 22:43Virgin Australia accelerate is now available to New Zealand registered businesses.
CX monitoring Super Typhoon
Friday, 14 September 2018 00:34Cathay Pacific is closely monitoring approaching Super Typhoon Mangkhut which is expected to make landfall on Sunday.
AA’s VP in Auckland
Monday, 10 September 2018 21:48The resumption of the seasonal service from Auckland to Los Angeles on 30 October, as well as the recent announcement of a short term increase in base commission to 10% were among the key messages to trade from American Airlines’ vice president Asia Pacific Sales, Shane Hodges when he visited New Zealand last week.
Emirates Earlybird
Tuesday, 04 September 2018 23:15Emirates is bringing an early Hogmanay treat for New Zealanders heading to Scotland next year with a $1599 return fare to Edinburgh, among other earlybird fare offers covering its Europe network.
Sabre – HX tailored offers
Friday, 31 August 2018 03:20Sabre Corporation has recently implemented Sabre Branded Fares for Hong Kong Airlines, now giving agencies the ability to create tailored offers for travellers.
Free transit tours with CZ
Monday, 20 August 2018 22:02China Southern Airlines was reminding independent agents that it will be flying the 787-900 on one of its two daily services from the end of October to end of March.
Thai’s Dreamliner on AKL route
Thursday, 16 August 2018 23:41Thai Airways’ 787-9 Dreamliners have now returned to service on its AKL BKK AKL sector. The Dreamliners are equipped with wi and live TV through all cabins.
Samoa Airways sees traction through GDS
Thursday, 16 August 2018 22:10Samoa Airways has quickly seen the positive impact of being on GDS and is gaining traction with the trade through the development, says Dwayne Bentley, the carrier’s marketing and communications specialist.
Emirates premium revamp
Monday, 13 August 2018 21:49Emirates has refreshed its premium offering with products for Kiwis travelling in first and business class.
Saudi Arabia’s modernisation
Thursday, 09 August 2018 23:10Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has selected SITA to support the modernisation of the country’s biggest airports, implementing a transformation of airport and communication technology across 26 airports.
The technology will improve passenger experience while preparing the airports for an expected surge in passenger numbers over the next few years. Passenger traffic across all Saudi airports climbed to 92-million in 2017, a 7.7% increase compared with the previous year. SITA is implementing its AirportConnect® Open platform which allows airlines to work seamlessly at airports while delivering a smooth self-service from check-in to boarding. In addition, SITA is providing GACA with a baggage management solution, enabling GACA airports to meet the baggage tracking requirements of IATA’s Resolution 753.
FJ – AS extend codeshares
Monday, 06 August 2018 22:31Fiji Airways and Alaska Airlines have strengthened their codeshare partnership, adding a number of destinations to the Fijian carrier’s network via its San Francisco hub.
Meaty moves by Virgin Australia
Thursday, 02 August 2018 22:47In October, Virgin Australia will launch two new Trans-Tasman routes between Wellington-Sydney and Queenstown-Melbourne, and seasonal services to Newcastle from Auckland.
FJ’s new Boeing to hit WLG first
Monday, 30 July 2018 21:35Wellington Airport passengers will be the first in New Zealand to experience Fiji Airways’ new Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft when it launches on the Wellington to Nadi service from December 2018.
Qatar Airways to Gothenburg
Thursday, 26 July 2018 23:06Qatar Airways will launch direct five-times weekly flights to Gothenburg, Sweden starting 12 December, making it the airline’s second Swedish gateway after Stockholm.
Gol’s 737 Max 8 ready to go
Monday, 23 July 2018 21:09Gol Linhas Aéreas (G3) received the first of its Boeing 737 Max 8s recently, part of the order of 120 aircraft that it closed with the US manufacturer.
IATA: Address delays in Europe
Thursday, 19 July 2018 22:11The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on the governments and air navigation service providers of Europe to address the region’s airspace bottlenecks, as new data reveals that delays so far this year have more than doubled compared to 2017.
PAL’s intro offer to LHR
Monday, 16 July 2018 21:11An introductory premium economy airfare from Auckland to London of $3439 return (includes applicable taxes) is now available to coincide with the launch of the Philippine Airlines' A350 on the Manila to London/Heathrow route.
CZ to put 787-9 on CHC route
Thursday, 12 July 2018 21:37The successful China Southern Airlines direct service between Guangzhou and Christchurch is about to record another first.
QF: ‘We’re excited by NDC’
Thursday, 12 July 2018 20:22Qantas is excited about the opportunities offered by the New Distribution Capability (NDC) and thinks agents should be too, a technology conference in Bangkok heard last week.
Air Chathams' Kāpiti route
Tuesday, 03 July 2018 01:39Air Chathams has announced it will launch a new regional flight service between Kāpiti and Auckland from 20 August. Air Chathams will operate 36 flights a week between Auckland and Kāpiti, which will offer travellers up to 1152 seats per week on board its fleet of Saab 340 aircraft.
SIA partners with Swiss-Belhotel
Friday, 29 June 2018 01:30Swiss-Belhotel International is inviting members of KrisFlyer, Singapore Airlines’ frequent flyer programme, to earn triple miles when staying at its properties in Australia and New Zealand.
Winning wine ways with SIA
Thursday, 21 June 2018 21:53Singapore Airlines hosted a wine tasting event at Coley & Punch in Auckland last night – building up to its Winetopia event today.
Upgrade on Air Tahiti Nui
Monday, 18 June 2018 21:37To celebrate the new three-class configuration of its Tahitian Dreamliner, Air Tahiti Nui is offering guests the chance to upgrade from economy to premium economy for just $250* each way.
On sale until 2 July 2018, clients booked on Air Tahiti Nui’s sale airfare (Economy ‘O’ class) can upgrade to the airline’s new Moana Premium Economy class for just $250 each way to enjoy the extra space and comfort of the premium cabin. The deal is valid on flights between Auckland and Papeete from 8 November 2018, when Air Tahiti Nui’s first Dreamliner commences service, through to 5 December 2018. Return economy airfares from Auckland to Papeete are currently on sale from just $829* pp for departures until 5 December 2018.
China Southern: why not Guangzhou?
Thursday, 14 June 2018 22:54Discovering Guangzhou via a free stopover package will be a key message to travel agents as China Southern amps up its trade sales efforts.