Nov 3, 2014, 9:15 pm
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Welcome. This thread, begun November 2014, contains excerpts, informational summaries and links to media sources and articles, blogs and the like, relating to Air New Zealand. As well, attributed full information from airline, government or other free, non-copyrighted, sources may be included. As well, it will contain discussion of the information presented.
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Air NZ in the News (the original)
Air NZ in the News (volume 2)
Air NZ in the News, vol. 3
Sep 22, 2016, 9:05 pm
#182
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Air NZ's price leading up to the middle of the year was being inflated, one can only assume by analysts who don't really have an understanding of the market despite being paid big $$ to pretend they do. The uncertainly scared investors which is why we've seen the price crash.
Shares are not rational investments and share prices are about as irrational (and yes I own shares).
Sep 22, 2016, 11:43 pm
#183
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Try reading the article. There were sales into rising and falling markets and out of sync with announcements. No issue.
Nov 3, 2016, 1:16 am
#184
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How the hell does this happen?
http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/travel...ngling-beneath
An Air New Zealand plane took off on a flight from Napier to Auckland with a metal pole dangling beneath it.
According to the CAA information, the incident on the Napier-Auckland flight happened on June 30 this year.
"Tail stand left in place, aircraft departed Napier [and] flew to Auckland," the information said.
A tail stand is a metal pole propped between the rear, bottom of the plane and the tarmac to keep the plane steady during loading.
Air New Zealand confirmed on Thursday that one of its services left Napier to Auckland on June 30, with its prop tail in place.
"The incident has been reviewed and attributed to human error, and at no stage was the safety of the flight compromised," it said.
According to the CAA information, the incident on the Napier-Auckland flight happened on June 30 this year.
"Tail stand left in place, aircraft departed Napier [and] flew to Auckland," the information said.
A tail stand is a metal pole propped between the rear, bottom of the plane and the tarmac to keep the plane steady during loading.
Air New Zealand confirmed on Thursday that one of its services left Napier to Auckland on June 30, with its prop tail in place.
"The incident has been reviewed and attributed to human error, and at no stage was the safety of the flight compromised," it said.
Nov 17, 2016, 6:17 pm
#185
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Another new safety video, hopefully it won't be too long until it is released.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/8...rthland-region
http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/8...rthland-region
Feb 28, 2017, 2:14 am
#186
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CX to start A350 flights CHC-HKG, and extends NZ strategic alliance
"Cathay Pacific is set to introduce a new service between Hong Kong and Christchurch in December.
The non-stop Christchurch service is set to operate three times a week, with an airbus A350 aircraft departing Hong Kong on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Subject to regulatory approvals, the new service will operate between December 1, 2017 and February 28, 2018 and will complement Cathay Pacific's current seasonal double daily flights to Auckland.
...
Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand will also extend their strategic alliance on services between Hong Kong and New Zealand for a further five years until 2022, subject to continuing regulatory approvals."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/8...o-christchurch
The non-stop Christchurch service is set to operate three times a week, with an airbus A350 aircraft departing Hong Kong on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Subject to regulatory approvals, the new service will operate between December 1, 2017 and February 28, 2018 and will complement Cathay Pacific's current seasonal double daily flights to Auckland.
...
Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand will also extend their strategic alliance on services between Hong Kong and New Zealand for a further five years until 2022, subject to continuing regulatory approvals."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/8...o-christchurch
Mar 9, 2017, 8:09 pm
#187
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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/9023...l-us-officials
Can't see a transit zone happening.. Apart from maybe Mexico etc, Air NZ must be one of the only airlines that transits through the US?
Can't see a transit zone happening.. Apart from maybe Mexico etc, Air NZ must be one of the only airlines that transits through the US?
Mar 9, 2017, 8:57 pm
#188
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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/9023...l-us-officials
Can't see a transit zone happening.. Apart from maybe Mexico etc, Air NZ must be one of the only airlines that transits through the US?
Can't see a transit zone happening.. Apart from maybe Mexico etc, Air NZ must be one of the only airlines that transits through the US?
I also don't understand at LAX why those pax who are returning (prior visits on current ESTA/passport) are all grouped together heading left with all other international passengers and US citizens head right whereas at SFO (I last visited in October) returning pax can head right and use the same queues as US citizens.
Mar 10, 2017, 1:00 am
#189
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I also don't understand at LAX why those pax who are returning (prior visits on current ESTA/passport) are all grouped together heading left with all other international passengers and US citizens head right whereas at SFO (I last visited in October) returning pax can head right and use the same queues as US citizens.
Mar 10, 2017, 1:10 am
#190
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I used the kiosks but these were on the left with all visitors. US citizens used the kiosks on the right which had far shorter queues.
Mar 10, 2017, 3:24 pm
#192
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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/9023...l-us-officials
Can't see a transit zone happening.. Apart from maybe Mexico etc, Air NZ must be one of the only airlines that transits through the US?
Can't see a transit zone happening.. Apart from maybe Mexico etc, Air NZ must be one of the only airlines that transits through the US?
May 3, 2017, 3:03 pm
#193
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Scathing account of the NZ1 AKL x/LAX LHR gauntlet in today's Herald:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/opinion/ne...ectid=11849077
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/opinion/ne...ectid=11849077
May 3, 2017, 3:58 pm
#194
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"Surely it is not beyond the wit of the greatest country on earth to direct transit passengers into a locked lounge with a toilet and a free coffee machine, instead of subjecting them to two hours of officious persecution?"
This is exactly what used to happen and everybody complained about it.
Having flown this route a couple of times and also flying to LAX in Feb on NZ2 (I prefer NZ6) I was in the CBP queue with all the transit pax, some of whom were panicking and totally unprepared for what they were encountering. Yes it's a terrible experience, but Air NZ need to prepare people for that terrible experience and explain that clearing CBP will often take 60+ mins.
If you want a less stressful stopover my recommendation is always to take NZ6/NZ2 and NZ1/NZ5. Yes it means collecting your bag and dropping it at the transfer baggage drop but you get guaranteed extra time on the ground, can leave the airport if you want, and time to relax and have a shower.
This is exactly what used to happen and everybody complained about it.
Having flown this route a couple of times and also flying to LAX in Feb on NZ2 (I prefer NZ6) I was in the CBP queue with all the transit pax, some of whom were panicking and totally unprepared for what they were encountering. Yes it's a terrible experience, but Air NZ need to prepare people for that terrible experience and explain that clearing CBP will often take 60+ mins.
If you want a less stressful stopover my recommendation is always to take NZ6/NZ2 and NZ1/NZ5. Yes it means collecting your bag and dropping it at the transfer baggage drop but you get guaranteed extra time on the ground, can leave the airport if you want, and time to relax and have a shower.
May 3, 2017, 6:09 pm
#195
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Scathing account of the NZ1 AKL x/LAX LHR gauntlet in today's Herald:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/opinion/ne...ectid=11849077
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/opinion/ne...ectid=11849077