Since the earliest days, the people of the South Pacific have been great travellers. Air New Zealand has continued that tradition, pioneering routes that link its Pacific region to the rest of the world.
Founded in 1940 as Tasman Empire Airways Limited, Air New Zealand is New Zealand's national airline. Air New Zealand directly serves 49 cities in 16 countries, including 26 destinations within New Zealand.
Air New Zealand's commitment to delivering excellent customer service and, one which embodies the confidence, unique style and friendliness of New Zealand, continues to be recognised through many prestigious awards. Recent awards include the “Best Passenger Service Award” in the prestigious 2008 Air Transport World magazine awards, the "Best Airline to the South Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand" in December 2007 by Business Traveler Magazine in the United States and named Australasia's Leading Business Class Airline at the 14th Annual World Travel Awards 2007.
In the last few years, Air New Zealand has implemented changes to its domestic, trans-Tasman & Pacific operations to improve services to both business and leisure travellers. Air New Zealand has introduced a new Premium Economy cabin, an exclusive class of travel that sits between Business Premier and Economy. Acquisition of the new Boeing 777-200ER aircraft and the re-fit of its current Boeing 747-400s to incorporate a state-of-the-art on-demand in-flight entertainment system, with premium New Zealand food and wines being served onboard. Additional orders have also been placed for the new Boeing 777-300ER and the next generation Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft which will support Air New Zealand’s expanding route network, as well as making it one of the youngest fleets in the region - all part of creating an inspiring journey for customers.
Facts & Figures
- Number of aircraft: 96 (18 more on order)
- Aircraft types: B747-400, 777-200ER, B767-300ER, Airbus 320, B737-300, ATR 72-500, Q300, Beech1900D
- Hubs: Auckland,Los Angeles
- Number of employees: 10,829
- Passengers per year: 11.7 million
- Sales revenue: NZD$4.297 billion
- Frequent flyer programme: Airpoints (Gold Elite, Gold, Silver & Jade)
- Number of destinations: 49
- Network strengths: New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Rim
- Date of entry: March 1999
Information provided by member airline.
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