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Mar 6, 2009, 3:52 pm
#3496
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Shortlife fare to HKG
Visit Amazing Hong Kong with the new Air New Zealand shortlife Pacific Economy or Premium Economy fares to Hong Kong including a shortlife Premium Economy Companion Deal .
Deal One – Pacific Economy
Ex AKL/WLG/CHC
Fare:.... ................................... $1,350 (PXHK03) per person return plus airport & govt costs from $83, valid for sales until 20 March 09
Travel:...................................... To be commenced between 3 May – 16 Jun & 3 Aug – 25 Oct 09.
Routing Restriction:.................. .Travel from New Zealand to Hong Kong outbound on Sunday through Tuesday departures
............................................... Travel from Hong Kong to New Zealand inbound Monday through Wednesday departures
Special Domestic Add ons:........ Special domestic add-ons available from New Zealand provincial points for $100 per person return.
Min/Max Stay:.......................... Nil / Return travel from last international stopover must commence no later than 28 Oct 09.
Blackouts:.................... ........... Travel between HKG-AKL (NZ38) is not permitted between 25 Jun – 9 Aug 09.
A wholesale fare is also available. Please contact your preferred Air New Zealand wholesaler for more details.
Deal Two – Single Passenger Premium Economy
Ex AKL/WLG/CHC
Fare:.... ................................... $2,800 (AHK03) per person return plus airport & govt costs from $83, valid for sales until 27 March 09
Travel:...................................... To be commenced between 1 Jun – 24 Oct 09.
Booking Class:. ........... ........... International – A class. Within New Zealand - H class
Special Domestic Add ons:........ Special domestic add-ons available from New Zealand provincial points for $100 per person return.
Min/Max Stay:.......................... Nil / Return travel from last international stopover must commence no later than 31 Oct 09.
Deal Three – Premium Economy Companion
Ex AKL/WLG/CHC
Fares:.. ........... ....................... First Passenger travelling – $2,800 plus govt & airport costs from $83, valid for sales until 27 March 09
▪ Up to 2 Companions travelling – $2,200 per person plus govt & airport costs from $83
Travel:.. ........... ........... ........... To be commenced between 1 Jun – 24 Oct 09
Fare Basis:.................. ........... AHK03CN........ First Passenger
▪ AHK03CP........ Companions (Up to a maximum of 2)
Booking Class:. ........... ........... International – A class. Within New Zealand - H class
Add-ons:.......... ........... ........... Travel from provincial points in New Zealand for an additional NZ$100 per person
Min/Max Stay:.......................... Nil / Return travel from last international stopover must commence no later than 31 Oct 09.
Deal One – Pacific Economy
Ex AKL/WLG/CHC
Fare:.... ................................... $1,350 (PXHK03) per person return plus airport & govt costs from $83, valid for sales until 20 March 09
Travel:...................................... To be commenced between 3 May – 16 Jun & 3 Aug – 25 Oct 09.
Routing Restriction:.................. .Travel from New Zealand to Hong Kong outbound on Sunday through Tuesday departures
............................................... Travel from Hong Kong to New Zealand inbound Monday through Wednesday departures
Special Domestic Add ons:........ Special domestic add-ons available from New Zealand provincial points for $100 per person return.
Min/Max Stay:.......................... Nil / Return travel from last international stopover must commence no later than 28 Oct 09.
Blackouts:.................... ........... Travel between HKG-AKL (NZ38) is not permitted between 25 Jun – 9 Aug 09.
A wholesale fare is also available. Please contact your preferred Air New Zealand wholesaler for more details.
Deal Two – Single Passenger Premium Economy
Ex AKL/WLG/CHC
Fare:.... ................................... $2,800 (AHK03) per person return plus airport & govt costs from $83, valid for sales until 27 March 09
Travel:...................................... To be commenced between 1 Jun – 24 Oct 09.
Booking Class:. ........... ........... International – A class. Within New Zealand - H class
Special Domestic Add ons:........ Special domestic add-ons available from New Zealand provincial points for $100 per person return.
Min/Max Stay:.......................... Nil / Return travel from last international stopover must commence no later than 31 Oct 09.
Deal Three – Premium Economy Companion
Ex AKL/WLG/CHC
Fares:.. ........... ....................... First Passenger travelling – $2,800 plus govt & airport costs from $83, valid for sales until 27 March 09
▪ Up to 2 Companions travelling – $2,200 per person plus govt & airport costs from $83
Travel:.. ........... ........... ........... To be commenced between 1 Jun – 24 Oct 09
Fare Basis:.................. ........... AHK03CN........ First Passenger
▪ AHK03CP........ Companions (Up to a maximum of 2)
Booking Class:. ........... ........... International – A class. Within New Zealand - H class
Add-ons:.......... ........... ........... Travel from provincial points in New Zealand for an additional NZ$100 per person
Min/Max Stay:.......................... Nil / Return travel from last international stopover must commence no later than 31 Oct 09.
Mar 7, 2009, 5:10 pm
#3497
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 5,986
Direct flights boost Wairarapa's wine tourism
Auckland is now just a short flight away from the Wairarapa's world-class wineries, thanks to the launch of a new Air New Zealand route.
The direct service between Masterton and Auckland operates six days a week, with fares from $105 one way per person.
Previously travellers had to fly into or out of Wellington or Palmerston North and make their way by road to the Wairarapa....
The direct service between Masterton and Auckland operates six days a week, with fares from $105 one way per person.
Previously travellers had to fly into or out of Wellington or Palmerston North and make their way by road to the Wairarapa....
Mar 7, 2009, 5:11 pm
#3498
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 5,986
Delay leaves pilots flying blind
An Air New Zealand pilot is concerned "massive systems failures" in the Airbus which crashed near Perpignan could be putting other pilots and passengers at risk.
The airline has warned pilots not to speak, but several have concerns about a series of failures that appear to have helped cause the A320 to crash off the French coast in November.
One A320 pilot said he and colleagues around the world considered the French interim report a whitewash and believed too little progress had been made in the investigation....
The airline has warned pilots not to speak, but several have concerns about a series of failures that appear to have helped cause the A320 to crash off the French coast in November.
One A320 pilot said he and colleagues around the world considered the French interim report a whitewash and believed too little progress had been made in the investigation....
Mar 9, 2009, 12:46 am
#3499
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Posts: 5,986
Press Release - Air NZ to fly Tailored Arrival demonstration in LA
Air New Zealand will fly a demonstration Tailored Arrival into Los Angeles International Airport tomorrow morning as part of a trial to prove the viability of the procedure into one of the world’s busiest airports.
The trial into Los Angeles follows the success of a Tailored Arrivals initiative into San Francisco Airport, in which Air New Zealand has been participating since January 2008.
NZ2, operated by a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, will complete the Tailored Arrival at 11am Tuesday NZT (3pm Monday PDT), air traffic and weather conditions permitting.
The aircraft will be captained by Captain Mark Shepherd, a Boeing 777-200ER Captain and Air New Zealand Air Traffic Management specialist, who is playing a key role in managing the project.
Tailored Arrival procedures allow aircraft to make full use of interlinked onboard and ground technology to descend to the airport, with minimal direct Air Traffic Control intervention. The procedure is approximately 30 miles shorter than the conventional arrival, allowing a more optimal descent.
Air New Zealand Chief Pilot Captain David Morgan said the airline stood to make significant fuel and emission savings from the potential introduction of Tailored Arrivals operations into Los Angeles.
Captain Morgan said, when fully implemented, the introduction of the Tailored Arrivals procedure at Los Angeles was expected to realise annualised savings for Air New Zealand of more than 600,000 litres of fuel and 1500 tonnes of CO2.
“Given we operate 747s and 777s on 14 flights per week into Los Angeles from New Zealand the potential fuel savings are substantial. The results we have already achieved at San Francisco demonstrate the very real difference that efficient, highly automated Air Traffic Control systems can make to airline operations.”
Air New Zealand was the first international carrier invited to join the San Francisco Oceanic Tailored Arrivals Trial, a joint venture between Boeing, NASA, the FAA and San Francisco Airport.
Captain Morgan said Air New Zealand’s participation on the Tailored Arrival initiatives are part of the airline’s commitment to reducing the amount of carbon emitted from its operations. He said tomorrow’s initiative was made possible by the close historical relationship between Air New Zealand, NASA, Boeing and the FAA.
The trial into Los Angeles follows the success of a Tailored Arrivals initiative into San Francisco Airport, in which Air New Zealand has been participating since January 2008.
NZ2, operated by a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, will complete the Tailored Arrival at 11am Tuesday NZT (3pm Monday PDT), air traffic and weather conditions permitting.
The aircraft will be captained by Captain Mark Shepherd, a Boeing 777-200ER Captain and Air New Zealand Air Traffic Management specialist, who is playing a key role in managing the project.
Tailored Arrival procedures allow aircraft to make full use of interlinked onboard and ground technology to descend to the airport, with minimal direct Air Traffic Control intervention. The procedure is approximately 30 miles shorter than the conventional arrival, allowing a more optimal descent.
Air New Zealand Chief Pilot Captain David Morgan said the airline stood to make significant fuel and emission savings from the potential introduction of Tailored Arrivals operations into Los Angeles.
Captain Morgan said, when fully implemented, the introduction of the Tailored Arrivals procedure at Los Angeles was expected to realise annualised savings for Air New Zealand of more than 600,000 litres of fuel and 1500 tonnes of CO2.
“Given we operate 747s and 777s on 14 flights per week into Los Angeles from New Zealand the potential fuel savings are substantial. The results we have already achieved at San Francisco demonstrate the very real difference that efficient, highly automated Air Traffic Control systems can make to airline operations.”
Air New Zealand was the first international carrier invited to join the San Francisco Oceanic Tailored Arrivals Trial, a joint venture between Boeing, NASA, the FAA and San Francisco Airport.
Captain Morgan said Air New Zealand’s participation on the Tailored Arrival initiatives are part of the airline’s commitment to reducing the amount of carbon emitted from its operations. He said tomorrow’s initiative was made possible by the close historical relationship between Air New Zealand, NASA, Boeing and the FAA.
Mar 9, 2009, 12:47 am
#3500
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Boeing books three 777 orders but net remains negative
Boeing booked three commercial aircraft orders in the week ended March 3, one 777 for Air New Zealand and two 777s for an unidentified customer(s)....
Must be a good buy at this time.
Mar 9, 2009, 12:48 am
#3501
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 5,986
Kiwis keep travelling despite recession
The recession is deepening, the dollar is falling but there is one thing it appears we are not yet prepared to give up, travel.
But despite being tempted with picture postcard images, people are thinking twice before splashing out....
But despite being tempted with picture postcard images, people are thinking twice before splashing out....
Mar 14, 2009, 12:11 am
#3502
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From Stuff
A useful tax payer subsidy for Air NZ.
Air Commodore Gavin Howse said a deal with Air New Zealand could see pilots flying an airliner one day and putting on a flight suit the next. Newly trained pilots already are being released to Air New Zealand for a two-year secondment that sees the air force pay their wages
Mar 14, 2009, 1:19 pm
#3503
Moderator, Hilton Honors
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Huh? I thought Air NZ had an oversupply of pilots at the moment due to capacity cutbacks.
Mar 15, 2009, 2:27 am
#3505
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Posts: 5,986
Air NZ's $76m crash cash
Air New Zealand has received a $76 million payout after the Airbus tragedy in France - but families of the New Zealand victims are likely to wait much longer to find out how much compensation they will receive.
Whatever the amount, it is unlikely to approach the multi-million-dollar settlements traditionally awarded by American courts after air crashes....
Whatever the amount, it is unlikely to approach the multi-million-dollar settlements traditionally awarded by American courts after air crashes....
Mar 15, 2009, 2:31 am
#3506
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Posts: 5,986
David Stone: Borderless Tasman still far away
A common border for Australia and New Zealand - with travel between the two countries treated as domestic, as in Europe - has again been mooted. But as welcome as that would be, there are too many obstacles for it to happen any time soon.
So attention has shifted to the simpler procedure of pre-clearance, under which travellers would undergo all customs, immigration, biosecurity and physical security checks before departure across the Tasman, and then enter freely on arrival. But this will also require negotiating through a minefield....
So attention has shifted to the simpler procedure of pre-clearance, under which travellers would undergo all customs, immigration, biosecurity and physical security checks before departure across the Tasman, and then enter freely on arrival. But this will also require negotiating through a minefield....
Mar 15, 2009, 2:32 am
#3507
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 5,986
Press Release - Snap Printing Ready for Take Off
Snap Printing is making Kiwis snap-happy by becoming the first national Print Partner for Air New Zealand’s AirpointsTM Frequent Flyer Program.
Australasia’s largest printing and design services company are offering customers the opportunity to earn Air New Zealand Frequent Flyer points when they spend their dollars on business print and design.
Snap Printing NZ’s Master Franchisor, Brian Sutton, said this partnership aims to reward its loyal customers.
“Snap Printing customers at any of our 5 centres can now earn one Air New Zealand Airpoints DollarTM for every $100.00 spent on business print and design. (with a $200.00 minimum purchase).
Snap Printing Australia have a similar arrangement with Qantas but we chose to partner with Air New Zealand because it is the airline of choice for New Zealanders and we share similar values, both being focused on providing quality services and valuing our customers.”
About Snap Printing
Snap Printing is one of Australasia’s first successful franchise networks with over 30 years of experience in the printing industry.
Snap has franchises in Ireland, China and New Zealand and more than 145 owner-operated centres across Australia. The network employs more than 1400 people, creates in excess of 1 billion impressions per year and turns over more than NZ$180 million per annum.
The sophisticated Snap Printing story of today is a far cry from the convenience printer of the sixties, with dynamic management focus, strong branding and a reputation for quality and excellence.
Snap has continually pioneered leading edge service standards, products and technology, specialising in business to business printing and has the capacity to deliver a wide variety of information exchange strategies and solutions, from simple business stationery to sophisticated corporate presentations, with speed, economy and professional polish.
For more information visit: www.snapprinting.co.nz
Australasia’s largest printing and design services company are offering customers the opportunity to earn Air New Zealand Frequent Flyer points when they spend their dollars on business print and design.
Snap Printing NZ’s Master Franchisor, Brian Sutton, said this partnership aims to reward its loyal customers.
“Snap Printing customers at any of our 5 centres can now earn one Air New Zealand Airpoints DollarTM for every $100.00 spent on business print and design. (with a $200.00 minimum purchase).
Snap Printing Australia have a similar arrangement with Qantas but we chose to partner with Air New Zealand because it is the airline of choice for New Zealanders and we share similar values, both being focused on providing quality services and valuing our customers.”
About Snap Printing
Snap Printing is one of Australasia’s first successful franchise networks with over 30 years of experience in the printing industry.
Snap has franchises in Ireland, China and New Zealand and more than 145 owner-operated centres across Australia. The network employs more than 1400 people, creates in excess of 1 billion impressions per year and turns over more than NZ$180 million per annum.
The sophisticated Snap Printing story of today is a far cry from the convenience printer of the sixties, with dynamic management focus, strong branding and a reputation for quality and excellence.
Snap has continually pioneered leading edge service standards, products and technology, specialising in business to business printing and has the capacity to deliver a wide variety of information exchange strategies and solutions, from simple business stationery to sophisticated corporate presentations, with speed, economy and professional polish.
For more information visit: www.snapprinting.co.nz
Mar 15, 2009, 2:33 am
#3508
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Air New Zealand's mPass facility 'proving popular'
The new mPass travel technology option launched by Air New Zealand is proving a big hit with passengers, the airline has claimed.
Users of iPhones can download the mPass application and use it to have boarding passes sent to their phone or view up-to-date details regarding flight bookings.
The facility also removes the need for paper tickets as passengers can receive an electronic barcode that is scanned at kiosks or departure gates if they only have carry-on luggage.
Air New Zealand reported that more than 1,500 passengers have already made use of the mPass, which has become the number one download in the travel category since it was made available on the Apple Store website last month....
Users of iPhones can download the mPass application and use it to have boarding passes sent to their phone or view up-to-date details regarding flight bookings.
The facility also removes the need for paper tickets as passengers can receive an electronic barcode that is scanned at kiosks or departure gates if they only have carry-on luggage.
Air New Zealand reported that more than 1,500 passengers have already made use of the mPass, which has become the number one download in the travel category since it was made available on the Apple Store website last month....
Mar 15, 2009, 2:37 am
#3509
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Japan Schedule Adjustments
Air New Zealand wishes to advise the following schedule adjustments have been made for travel to/from Japan.
Schedule amendments to/from Osaka
From 8 Dec 09, for the Northern Winter schedule, all services to/from Osaka will be re-timed as an overnight flight.
That’s five flights per week that will provide excellent onward connections to beyond points in China, Korea & Europe with services arriving at 7:30am.
Day of Operation Flight No Routing Departure Time Arrival Time
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday NZ97 AKLKIX 23:59 07:30+1
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday NZ98 KIXAKL 14:30 05:25+1
Saturday & Sunday NZ98 KIXCHC 13:30 05:15+1
Sunday & Monday NZ98 CHCAKL 06:30 07:50
Schedule cancellations to/from Osaka
The following services to/from KIX have been cancelled:
NZ97/98 Wednesday service between AKLKIX and vv on 25 Nov 09
NZ97 Sunday services between AKLKIX from 13 Dec 09 – 21 Mar 10
Schedule amendments to/from Tokyo
Saturday 22 August 2009 service NRT/CHC/AKL now operates NRT/AKL:
NZ 90 NRT-AKL 18:15 / 0815 +1
Christchurch customers affected by the reroute will be re-accommodated onto alternative Air New Zealand domestic services AKL-CHC.
Monday 26 Oct & Tuesday 27 Oct 09 service NRT/AKL now operates NRT/KIX/AKL:
NZ90 NRTKIX 18:30 / 20:15
KIXAKL 21:30/12:15 +1
Schedule cancellations to/from Tokyo
The following services to/from NRT have been cancelled:
NZ90/99 Wednesday service between AKLNRT and vv on 28 Oct 09
NZ90/99 Thursday services between AKLNRT and vv between 5 Nov – 10 Dec 09
NZ90/99 Thursday services between AKLNRT and vv between 4 – 26 Mar 10
Customers affected by any schedule change or cancellation will be automatically re-accommodated on an alternative day of travel. Customers booked and ticketed on 086 ticketing paper should have their tickets revalidated to reflect the new flight number and/or date of travel. An OSI item noting 'REVAL DUE SCHL CHNG' should be placed in the PNR.
Customers booked and ticketed on 086 ticketing paper who are unable to travel on the alternative date may choose to rebook their journey using either of the options below.
a) Travel on another alternative date on a direct flight in the same booking class as the original booking. An OSI item noting 'REVAL DUE SCHL CHNG' should be placed in the PNR.
b) Travel via a permitted transit point on the original day of travel in the same booking class as the original booking. The ticket should be reissued to reflect the new flight numbers/routing and an OSI item 'REISSUE DUE SCHL CHNG' should be added into the PNR.
Airpoints customers holding redemption and/or companion tickets will be offered the same as above. All rebooking, revalidation, reissuing, etc will be transacted by Airpoints. Air New Zealand apologises for any inconvenience.
Schedule amendments to/from Osaka
From 8 Dec 09, for the Northern Winter schedule, all services to/from Osaka will be re-timed as an overnight flight.
That’s five flights per week that will provide excellent onward connections to beyond points in China, Korea & Europe with services arriving at 7:30am.
Day of Operation Flight No Routing Departure Time Arrival Time
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday NZ97 AKLKIX 23:59 07:30+1
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday NZ98 KIXAKL 14:30 05:25+1
Saturday & Sunday NZ98 KIXCHC 13:30 05:15+1
Sunday & Monday NZ98 CHCAKL 06:30 07:50
Schedule cancellations to/from Osaka
The following services to/from KIX have been cancelled:
NZ97/98 Wednesday service between AKLKIX and vv on 25 Nov 09
NZ97 Sunday services between AKLKIX from 13 Dec 09 – 21 Mar 10
Schedule amendments to/from Tokyo
Saturday 22 August 2009 service NRT/CHC/AKL now operates NRT/AKL:
NZ 90 NRT-AKL 18:15 / 0815 +1
Christchurch customers affected by the reroute will be re-accommodated onto alternative Air New Zealand domestic services AKL-CHC.
Monday 26 Oct & Tuesday 27 Oct 09 service NRT/AKL now operates NRT/KIX/AKL:
NZ90 NRTKIX 18:30 / 20:15
KIXAKL 21:30/12:15 +1
Schedule cancellations to/from Tokyo
The following services to/from NRT have been cancelled:
NZ90/99 Wednesday service between AKLNRT and vv on 28 Oct 09
NZ90/99 Thursday services between AKLNRT and vv between 5 Nov – 10 Dec 09
NZ90/99 Thursday services between AKLNRT and vv between 4 – 26 Mar 10
Customers affected by any schedule change or cancellation will be automatically re-accommodated on an alternative day of travel. Customers booked and ticketed on 086 ticketing paper should have their tickets revalidated to reflect the new flight number and/or date of travel. An OSI item noting 'REVAL DUE SCHL CHNG' should be placed in the PNR.
Customers booked and ticketed on 086 ticketing paper who are unable to travel on the alternative date may choose to rebook their journey using either of the options below.
a) Travel on another alternative date on a direct flight in the same booking class as the original booking. An OSI item noting 'REVAL DUE SCHL CHNG' should be placed in the PNR.
b) Travel via a permitted transit point on the original day of travel in the same booking class as the original booking. The ticket should be reissued to reflect the new flight numbers/routing and an OSI item 'REISSUE DUE SCHL CHNG' should be added into the PNR.
Airpoints customers holding redemption and/or companion tickets will be offered the same as above. All rebooking, revalidation, reissuing, etc will be transacted by Airpoints. Air New Zealand apologises for any inconvenience.