Air NZ in the news
Apr 26, 2007, 4:36 pm
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Mixed message from tourism firm
Tourism Holdings has increased its trading profit forecast, but says its one-off costs this year will be much more than predicted.
Chief executive Trevor Hall said moving the CI Munro caravan and motorhome manufacturing plant from Otorohanga to Hamilton had been more difficult than expected, and other group restructuring moves had been moving more quickly than expected....
Chief executive Trevor Hall said moving the CI Munro caravan and motorhome manufacturing plant from Otorohanga to Hamilton had been more difficult than expected, and other group restructuring moves had been moving more quickly than expected....
Apr 27, 2007, 8:16 pm
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Air NZ ordered to pay flight attendant for lost tie-pin
Air New Zealand has been ordered to pay a flight attendant for the cost of a lost tie-pin following an 18-month legal wrangle.
Dale Kiely lost the gold tie-pin during a flight to Tonga in October 2005 and applied to his employer to have the estimated $490 cost of it reimbursed....
Dale Kiely lost the gold tie-pin during a flight to Tonga in October 2005 and applied to his employer to have the estimated $490 cost of it reimbursed....
Apr 27, 2007, 8:17 pm
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Mayor accuses airport company of foul tactics
Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey has accused the company that runs Auckland International Airport of using "foul" and dishonest tactics in a bid to help opponents of a second city airport.
Mr Harvey said he was staggered that Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL) had given $19,000 to the Whenuapai Airport Action Group, which he called a small ginger group opposed to having a commercial airport at the Whenuapai air base when the air force moved out....
Mr Harvey said he was staggered that Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL) had given $19,000 to the Whenuapai Airport Action Group, which he called a small ginger group opposed to having a commercial airport at the Whenuapai air base when the air force moved out....
Apr 27, 2007, 8:18 pm
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Kiwis take flight
The aviation industry is being presented with enormous opportunities. Roeland van den Bergh explains.
EVER since South Canterbury farmer Richard Pearse took to the sky early last century and landed on a gorse fence, New Zealand aviators have had a can-do attitude that has built a unique industry.
The industry has its roots in agriculture and an economic need to transport people the length of a long, skinny and geographically challenging country....
EVER since South Canterbury farmer Richard Pearse took to the sky early last century and landed on a gorse fence, New Zealand aviators have had a can-do attitude that has built a unique industry.
The industry has its roots in agriculture and an economic need to transport people the length of a long, skinny and geographically challenging country....
Apr 27, 2007, 9:39 pm
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Amendment to Business Premier fares to Nort hamerica
Air New Zealand wish to advise that the following changes will apply to all new bookings made on/after 1 May 2007.
Business Premier fare realignment results in increases to existing Business Premier fares to USA, Canada, Central America-Mexico. i.e. DAM1Y, DAMOW, CAM1Y, CAMOW, DCA1Y, DCAOW, CCA1Y, CCAOW, DMX1Y, DMXOW, CMX1Y, CMXOW
Current lead-in Business Premier pricing is maintained through the introduction of new Business Premier fares to USA, Canada, Central America-Mexico. i.e. ZAM1Y, ZAMOW, ZCA1Y, ZCAOW, ZMX1Y, ZMXOW
Below is an example of how the Auckland-Los Angeles fares will be affected.
ZAM1Y DAM1Y CAM1Y
On/after 1May07 7399 8349 9469
On/before 30Apr07 n/a 7399 8349
Bookings made on/before 30 April 2007 should be ticketed no later than 28 May 2007 or the new fare conditions will apply.
Business Premier fare realignment results in increases to existing Business Premier fares to USA, Canada, Central America-Mexico. i.e. DAM1Y, DAMOW, CAM1Y, CAMOW, DCA1Y, DCAOW, CCA1Y, CCAOW, DMX1Y, DMXOW, CMX1Y, CMXOW
Current lead-in Business Premier pricing is maintained through the introduction of new Business Premier fares to USA, Canada, Central America-Mexico. i.e. ZAM1Y, ZAMOW, ZCA1Y, ZCAOW, ZMX1Y, ZMXOW
Below is an example of how the Auckland-Los Angeles fares will be affected.
ZAM1Y DAM1Y CAM1Y
On/after 1May07 7399 8349 9469
On/before 30Apr07 n/a 7399 8349
Bookings made on/before 30 April 2007 should be ticketed no later than 28 May 2007 or the new fare conditions will apply.
So just as was the case with the London route the DAM becomes the ZAM, and the CAM the DAM and a new CAM fare is put in place.
Apr 27, 2007, 9:40 pm
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Interline ETKTing
Air New Zealand is pleased to announce that effective immediately, it is now possible for Galileo agents to issue interline ETs with NZ & AC, BD, LH, OS, SQ, TG & UA.
Apr 28, 2007, 12:57 am
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No doubt NZ fare increases is the reason for the steep *A RTW fare increase in business class, despite the strong currency.
Oh well, increases the incentive to originate in another country.
Oh well, increases the incentive to originate in another country.
Apr 28, 2007, 6:12 pm
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Air NZ gets some lift
Air New Zealand is flying high again, which won't be a surprise to investors who follow companies in this most turbulent of industries.
Its shares have rebounded over the past 12 months, due to new management initiatives and a steady pick-up in all key operating measures, most notably on the Tasman and Pacific Island routes after recent capacity rationalisation. The new route to Britain via Hong Kong, which avoids the stresses of rigorous, exhausting anti-terrorist processing at US airports is also performing strongly.
Few investors seemed concerned at the failure of the controversial bid to operate joint Tasman services with Qantas which would have led to even bigger profits for both companies had the Australian regulator not ruled it out....
Its shares have rebounded over the past 12 months, due to new management initiatives and a steady pick-up in all key operating measures, most notably on the Tasman and Pacific Island routes after recent capacity rationalisation. The new route to Britain via Hong Kong, which avoids the stresses of rigorous, exhausting anti-terrorist processing at US airports is also performing strongly.
Few investors seemed concerned at the failure of the controversial bid to operate joint Tasman services with Qantas which would have led to even bigger profits for both companies had the Australian regulator not ruled it out....
Apr 29, 2007, 1:56 pm
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Explosives tests for carry-ons from June 2007
Australia already has this (and has for quite some time).
http://www.auckland-airport.co.nz/Times/APRIL_2007.pdf
Minister for Transport Safety Harry Duynhoven has announced New
Zealand’s high aviation security standards will be further enhanced
with the introduction of new explosive trace detection equipment at
our international airports from around June this year.
“Luggage carried in the hold is already tested for traces of explosives. New state-of-theart
equipment designed to detect a wide range of explosives will be used for screening
international passengers’ carry-on luggage,” says Mr Duynhoven.
Explosive trace detection is a quick process that will be carried out on randomly
selected passengers once they have walked through the metal detector, and their carryon
luggage has been X-rayed. A swab will be run across a passenger’s travel documents
or luggage. The explosive trace detection equipment then analyses the swab for residue
of explosive materials. If any explosive residue is detected, the passenger is subject to
additional screening. Once cleared, the passenger is free to continue boarding.
Zealand’s high aviation security standards will be further enhanced
with the introduction of new explosive trace detection equipment at
our international airports from around June this year.
“Luggage carried in the hold is already tested for traces of explosives. New state-of-theart
equipment designed to detect a wide range of explosives will be used for screening
international passengers’ carry-on luggage,” says Mr Duynhoven.
Explosive trace detection is a quick process that will be carried out on randomly
selected passengers once they have walked through the metal detector, and their carryon
luggage has been X-rayed. A swab will be run across a passenger’s travel documents
or luggage. The explosive trace detection equipment then analyses the swab for residue
of explosive materials. If any explosive residue is detected, the passenger is subject to
additional screening. Once cleared, the passenger is free to continue boarding.
http://www.auckland-airport.co.nz/Times/APRIL_2007.pdf
Apr 30, 2007, 4:00 am
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Air NZ says cellphone policy business secret
Air New Zealand passengers will have to wait patiently for further announcements on whether they can use cellphones on planes.
The airline conducted a survey late last year to gauge the appeal of cellphone use and Internet or Web access on its aircraft, and to find out if passengers had any concerns.
Inflight entertainment manager Matthew Wood says Air New Zealand has decided to keep the findings secret and will let customers know when it is ready to talk. "This is getting into 'commercial stuff' and we can't share what our plans are. The commitment is to talk to our customers on a regular basis."
Air New Zealand may be waiting for United States satellite operator Inmarsat to launch its I-4 satellite, which will be capable of providing inflight Internet and cellphone connections to planes flying anywhere in the Pacific....
The airline conducted a survey late last year to gauge the appeal of cellphone use and Internet or Web access on its aircraft, and to find out if passengers had any concerns.
Inflight entertainment manager Matthew Wood says Air New Zealand has decided to keep the findings secret and will let customers know when it is ready to talk. "This is getting into 'commercial stuff' and we can't share what our plans are. The commitment is to talk to our customers on a regular basis."
Air New Zealand may be waiting for United States satellite operator Inmarsat to launch its I-4 satellite, which will be capable of providing inflight Internet and cellphone connections to planes flying anywhere in the Pacific....
Apr 30, 2007, 4:02 am
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Air NZ computer fault causes disruptions at Auckland airport
Air New Zealand says a computer fault has caused delays for passengers travelling from the domestic and international terminals at Auckland International Airport.
The airline says its reservation and check-in system was shut down for 20 minutes on Monday afternoon in a bid to to repair the fault.
Air New Zealand spokesperson David Jamieson says some passengers have experienced delays of up to an hour. The airline hopes to clear the backlog of waiting travellers by the evening.
The airline says its reservation and check-in system was shut down for 20 minutes on Monday afternoon in a bid to to repair the fault.
Air New Zealand spokesperson David Jamieson says some passengers have experienced delays of up to an hour. The airline hopes to clear the backlog of waiting travellers by the evening.
May 1, 2007, 2:23 am
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Dollar blamed for fall in US tourists
The high dollar appears to be biting into tourism, with a 4.4 per cent drop in the number of American visitors arriving at Auckland International Airport in March compared with the same month a year ago.
Auckland airport's chief financial officer, Robert Sinclair, said the decrease, to just under 19,000 arrivals from the United States, was unusual.
"Our currency against the US is possibly part of the explanation."
Air New Zealand spokeswoman Tracey Palmer said passenger numbers from Los Angeles had fallen slightly year on year because of the airline replacing the Boeing 747 with slightly smaller 777s on the route....
Auckland airport's chief financial officer, Robert Sinclair, said the decrease, to just under 19,000 arrivals from the United States, was unusual.
"Our currency against the US is possibly part of the explanation."
Air New Zealand spokeswoman Tracey Palmer said passenger numbers from Los Angeles had fallen slightly year on year because of the airline replacing the Boeing 747 with slightly smaller 777s on the route....
Cause and Effect...
May 1, 2007, 2:24 am
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Mount Cook Airlines to cut training costs
Mount Cook Airlines, owned by Air New Zealand, is buying a machine enabling it to retrain pilots at its own base in Christchurch rather than send them to Thailand.
The Mechtronix ATR flight trainer allows pilots to undertake all recurrent training in a fixed environment, instead of using a full flight simulator....
The Mechtronix ATR flight trainer allows pilots to undertake all recurrent training in a fixed environment, instead of using a full flight simulator....
May 1, 2007, 2:25 am
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Air Nelson wins last-ditch bid to stop strike
Air Nelson has won its last-ditch bid to stop workers from striking tomorrow.
The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union (EPMU) today withdrew its notice to strike after the airline applied for an injunction at the Employment Court.
The airline, a subsidiary of Air New Zealand, argued the union's strike notice was defective . As part of an essential industry, the airline is entitled to 14 days notice ahead of a strike....
The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union (EPMU) today withdrew its notice to strike after the airline applied for an injunction at the Employment Court.
The airline, a subsidiary of Air New Zealand, argued the union's strike notice was defective . As part of an essential industry, the airline is entitled to 14 days notice ahead of a strike....
May 1, 2007, 2:26 am
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New Carbon Market Trades On New Zealand Time Zone
Being first in the world to see the sun gives New Zealand an edge in financial markets, according to a report presented to the Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Minister for Climate Change Issues and Energy today by the Carbon Market Working Group.
This competitive advantage has given the new market its name: TZ1, for the time zone cornered by New Zealand.
Carbon credits are fast becoming an around-the-clock commodity. This is the way the rest of the world is going and New Zealand has to be there too, said Air New Zealand CEO and Carbon Market Working Group Rob Fyfe....
This competitive advantage has given the new market its name: TZ1, for the time zone cornered by New Zealand.
Carbon credits are fast becoming an around-the-clock commodity. This is the way the rest of the world is going and New Zealand has to be there too, said Air New Zealand CEO and Carbon Market Working Group Rob Fyfe....