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Air New Zealand continues reign as Australia’s #1 company

For the second consecutive year, proudly Kiwi airline Air New Zealand has been recognised as Australia’s most reputable company in the Reputation Institute’s annual Australia Corporate Reputation Index. In ranking first, Air New Zealand has trumped homegrown carriers Qantas and Virgin Australia which indexed third and fourth respectively, as well as other major corporates such as Toyota, Apple and Nestle. Air New Zealand General Manager Australia Kathryn Robertson says the Kiwi carrier is determined to be Australia’s airline of choice and this honour reflects the hard work of the 12,000 Air New Zealanders around the world dedicated to enhancing all…

Cathay Pacific Launches A New Lounge – The Deck

Hong Kong’s national carrier, Cathay Pacific not only has a fine reputation in the air but also on land with its ground breaking contemporary lounges in Hong Kong and other international airports.

Global Rolls-Royce engine issue – Air New Zealand update two

Apr 18 - Air New Zealand is continuing to work with engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce on a global issue involving some of the Trent 1000 engines that power its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet.

Virgin ups it’s Trans-Tasman services

Virgin Australia today announced a suite of changes to its Trans-Tasman services, including two new routes and increased frequency into key markets.

SIA to again increase Christchurch flights over peak period

Apr 10 - Singapore Airlines will again increase the number of flights it provides to and from Christchurch over the peak summer season in 2018/2019.

Air New Zealand TripAdvisor’s Second Ranked Airline in the World

Apr 09 - Air New Zealand has once again been recognised for its outstanding product and service in the second annual 2018 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice™ Awards, with significant wins across multiple categories.

Air New Zealand announces new trans-Tasman routes

Air New Zealand International Lounge Brisbane

Air New Zealand will launch two new routes across the Tasman from December this year and add an extra 15% seat capacity across all its Tasman services year on year.

Singapore Airlines has unveiled the next generation of regional cabin products for its new Boeing 787-10 fleet, which it says will “redefine travel on flights up to eight hours”.

The Business Class seats are arranged in a 1-2-1 staggered configuration, which means every passenger has direct aisle access.

Singapore Airlines has unveiled the next generation of regional cabin products for its new Boeing 787-10 fleet, which it says will “redefine travel on flights up to eight hours”.

Boeing beats Airbus in huge American Airlines jet order

Boeing can be excused for breaking out the Champagne after beating Airbus to supply 47 new 787 Dreamliner aircraft to American Airlines, following a tight contest with European rival Airbus, which had been pushing its latest models. “This was a difficult decision between the Boeing 787 and the Airbus A350 and A330neo,” American Airlines president Robert Isom said in a statement. Isom thanked both manufacturers “for their aggressive efforts to earn more of American’s business”, explaining that “in the end, our goal to simplify our fleet made the 787 a more compelling choice.” The decision comes as a double-blow to…

What are Tag Flights? Qantas know . . .

Tag flights — when an airline lands in one international city and then almost immediately takes off for another — are disappearing from aviation as more airlines launch ultra-long-haul nonstops that make the stop unnecessary. But Qantas will probably keep its Los Angeles-New York nonstop for awhile.

Singapore Airlines enhances HighFlyer Programme

Lufthansa and SWISS will be the first partner airlines to participate in the Singapore Airlines HighFlyer Programme. With effect from 2 April 2018, businesses that are members of the Singapore Airlines HighFlyer programme in Singapore and Australia can earn HighFlyer points when flying on Lufthansa and SWISS operated flights ticketed by Singapore Airlines on eligible sectors.