Some long-haul fares will be pushed up by more than $100 and the airline is blaming the increases on higher operating costs. The increases come into force from Thursday.
In advice to travel agents, the airline said fares on flights to the United States, Canada, Argentina and Asia would increase by an average of 3 per cent on all levels as well as the introduction of a day-of-week special surcharge of $30 or $60 for travel on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
On the Tasman, Air New Zealand is pushing up prices from $10 one-way for economy saver fares, $20 one-way for economy flexi and premium economy; and $30-$40 (for Perth) in business premier.
