NZ key dates thread
Aug 17, 2005, 1:01 am
#31
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Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
I sometimes (okay often) have trouble remember important dates, so thought it may be helpful to others and myself to post important dates in one place.
To start it off:
17MAY04 - Fuel surcharge for bookings made after this date.
20MAY04 - Pacific express starts.
02JUN04 - Announcement on 767 replacement.
28JUN04 - Announcement of long haul refurbishment details.
30JUN04 - First AKL-SFO and vv flight.
02JUL04 - An extra 9 trans-tasman flights per week starts.
29JUL04 - announcement of Airpoints changes.
02SEP04 - Fuel surcharge increase for bookings made from this date.
11OCT04 - Announcement on Saab replacement
26OCT04 - Fuel surcharge increase for bookings made from this date.
02NOV04 - First CHC-LAX and vv flight.
15NOV04 - last date to spend airpoints before compulsory conversion.
16NOV04 - Airpoints changes effective.
20NOV04 - First WLG-NAN flight.
01DEC04 - First CHC-RAR flight (returns 2 Dec).
15DEC04 - last date to convert Amex MR to airpoints.
10JUN05 - last flights for booking in First.
13JUL05 - first 74R service
18, 21, 24 JUL05 - possible strike action (international services).
07AUG05 - "guaranteed" refurb a/c on AKL-SFO route.
05NOV05 - "guaranteed" refurb a/c on NZ1/2 AKL-LAX-LHR.
29NOV05 - AKL-SFO vv increases to 6 weekly (not Mondays).
??? - new uniforms unveiled
late 05 - new MEL lounge opens, refurbished LAX lounge complete
Jul 05 - first Q300 a/c
Sep 05 - first 777-200ER a/c
Jan 06 - change to the new uniforms
Apr 06 - fifth 777-200ER a/c
??? 10 - 7E7 a/c
To start it off:
17MAY04 - Fuel surcharge for bookings made after this date.
20MAY04 - Pacific express starts.
02JUN04 - Announcement on 767 replacement.
28JUN04 - Announcement of long haul refurbishment details.
30JUN04 - First AKL-SFO and vv flight.
02JUL04 - An extra 9 trans-tasman flights per week starts.
29JUL04 - announcement of Airpoints changes.
02SEP04 - Fuel surcharge increase for bookings made from this date.
11OCT04 - Announcement on Saab replacement
26OCT04 - Fuel surcharge increase for bookings made from this date.
02NOV04 - First CHC-LAX and vv flight.
15NOV04 - last date to spend airpoints before compulsory conversion.
16NOV04 - Airpoints changes effective.
20NOV04 - First WLG-NAN flight.
01DEC04 - First CHC-RAR flight (returns 2 Dec).
15DEC04 - last date to convert Amex MR to airpoints.
10JUN05 - last flights for booking in First.
13JUL05 - first 74R service
18, 21, 24 JUL05 - possible strike action (international services).
07AUG05 - "guaranteed" refurb a/c on AKL-SFO route.
05NOV05 - "guaranteed" refurb a/c on NZ1/2 AKL-LAX-LHR.
29NOV05 - AKL-SFO vv increases to 6 weekly (not Mondays).
??? - new uniforms unveiled
late 05 - new MEL lounge opens, refurbished LAX lounge complete
Jul 05 - first Q300 a/c
Sep 05 - first 777-200ER a/c
Jan 06 - change to the new uniforms
Apr 06 - fifth 777-200ER a/c
??? 10 - 7E7 a/c
zzz
cheers Ants
Aug 17, 2005, 1:15 am
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Welcome to FT antsman 
AFAIK there are no plans for 777 to be on AKL-PER route. The first routes getting 777 are AKL-SFO (this year) and AKL-SIN (Jan 2006). While some transtasman flights will have 777 I doubt this includes PER due to scheduling requirements.
AFAIK there are no plans for 777 to be on AKL-PER route. The first routes getting 777 are AKL-SFO (this year) and AKL-SIN (Jan 2006). While some transtasman flights will have 777 I doubt this includes PER due to scheduling requirements.
Oct 14, 2005, 5:47 pm
#34
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new NZ aircraft delivery information
NZ will now take delivery of their first 772ER ZK-OKA on October 28. It was originally due to be delivered on October 5, but was delayed due to strikes by Boeing factory staff. On November 4 ZK-OKA will fly to CHC and Ohakea.
The Second 772, ZK-OKB is expected to be delivered on November 8.
The second Q300's delivery has been delayed three weeks because of delays in the arrival of some airframe components at the Bombardier factory in Toronto. The aircraft ZK-NEB was originally due to enter service on the 17th but now is expected to be delivered on October 30 and start flying on November 7.
The third Q300 will still be delivered next month, on about the 16th of November and the forth will arrive in the first week of the new year - about one week behind schedule.
The Second 772, ZK-OKB is expected to be delivered on November 8.
The second Q300's delivery has been delayed three weeks because of delays in the arrival of some airframe components at the Bombardier factory in Toronto. The aircraft ZK-NEB was originally due to enter service on the 17th but now is expected to be delivered on October 30 and start flying on November 7.
The third Q300 will still be delivered next month, on about the 16th of November and the forth will arrive in the first week of the new year - about one week behind schedule.
Oct 16, 2005, 1:10 pm
#38
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Originally Posted by ntddevsys
NZ will now take delivery of their first 772ER ZK-OKA on October 28. It was originally due to be delivered on October 5, but was delayed due to strikes by Boeing factory staff. On November 4 ZK-OKA will fly to CHC and Ohakea.
The Second 772, ZK-OKB is expected to be delivered on November 8.
The Second 772, ZK-OKB is expected to be delivered on November 8.
Cheers.
Oct 27, 2005, 9:41 pm
#39
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Further my post in the news thread don't forget that ZK-OBA will be doing a fly over AKL before landing at about 11am tommorow. ZK-OKA is flying promotional flights from Auckland to Ohakea and Chistchurch on the 4th of November. Currently the introduction of the 777 on AKL/SIN has not been pushed back.
The originally guaranteed refurb's for NZ1/2 from Nov 5 are impossible with the current situation. NZ7/8 will remain 74R until December 1 when IIRC the 777 starts AKL/LAX. When there are three refurbished aircraft all NZ1/2 flights will be operated by 74R
I've sent away for the schedule of commerical 777 services before SFO, but if anyone else here can fill in the gaps it would be much appreicated.
The originally guaranteed refurb's for NZ1/2 from Nov 5 are impossible with the current situation. NZ7/8 will remain 74R until December 1 when IIRC the 777 starts AKL/LAX. When there are three refurbished aircraft all NZ1/2 flights will be operated by 74R
I've sent away for the schedule of commerical 777 services before SFO, but if anyone else here can fill in the gaps it would be much appreicated.
Dec 15, 2005, 1:41 pm
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777 progressive introduction to Asia Routes
Air New Zealand is pleased to advise that the new 777 aircraft will be progressively introduced on services operating between New Zealand and Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong from the following dates, subject to operational constraints:
• Between Auckland and Singapore from Friday 17 February 2006, six days earlier than the previously advised date of Thursday 23 February 2006
• Between Auckland/Christchurch and Tokyo from 26 March 2006
• Between Auckland and Hong Kong from 01 July 2006
• Between Auckland/Christchurch and Osaka from 30 July 2006
Make of that what you will
• Between Auckland and Singapore from Friday 17 February 2006, six days earlier than the previously advised date of Thursday 23 February 2006
• Between Auckland/Christchurch and Tokyo from 26 March 2006
• Between Auckland and Hong Kong from 01 July 2006
• Between Auckland/Christchurch and Osaka from 30 July 2006
With the introduction of the new aircraft on these routes, we will now be able to offer Pacific Premium Economy fares for travel to/from/via Hong Kong & Japan. We will be replacing the three long-term Pacific Premium Economy fares for travel to SIN with two Pacific Premium Economy fares - E and U class effective immediately. Please note: this change will not result in a fare increase.
Dec 30, 2005, 12:27 am
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2006 is shaping up to be a big year for NZ. 6 777s being delivered as well as 8 - 10 Q300s and 1 A320.
The delivery flight for ZK-OKC, the 3rd 777 (not leased from ILFC) is now scheduled to arrive in AKL on January the 23rd.
Freedom Air is now only operating 4 A320s, nothing else. They have ZK-OJL and K in their livery while M and N is in the NZ livery. Next year one more A320 is scheduled for delivery which brings the total to 14... one less than they ordered because they sold it right off the production line.
The delivery flight for ZK-OKC, the 3rd 777 (not leased from ILFC) is now scheduled to arrive in AKL on January the 23rd.
Freedom Air is now only operating 4 A320s, nothing else. They have ZK-OJL and K in their livery while M and N is in the NZ livery. Next year one more A320 is scheduled for delivery which brings the total to 14... one less than they ordered because they sold it right off the production line.
Feb 17, 2006, 3:00 pm
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Dates for 747 refit schedule and 777 delivery and route dates, courtesy of airnzboy
Oct 5, 2006, 10:43 am
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Originally Posted by taupo
Could a local please update this with NZ school hols etc?
Oct 5, 2006, 12:22 pm
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Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
Post #3 has the school holidays as far out as 2008. Are you planning further out than that?