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The world’s longest flights, from London-Perth to Auckland-New York

Following the launch of a new route connecting the US with New Zealand, we round up the world’s lengthiest nonstops

The Independent UK

Passengers left behind on beleaguered new Auckland-New York nonstop flight

The landmark new route has been plagued by weather and fuel issues

The Independent UK

Baggage left behind on prestigious first New York-Auckland flight

The 8,828-mile route from JFK airport to New Zealand’s largest city is one of the longest in the world.

The Independent UK

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Feathers ruffled as Emirates goose ad flies close to Air New Zealand’s

‘You’ve got the wrong airline!’ advises ‘original’ CGI goose mascot as a second’s ad launches

The Independent UK

Prime Minister Ardern to fly to UN in New York on first direct Air New Zealand flight

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will take the national carrier’s first direct flight later this month from Auckland to New York, where she will attend the U.N. General Assembly.

Tribune News Service

Airlines Keep Flight Cuts, Other Curbs as Industry Woes Drag On

Airlines and airports around the world have been extending passenger caps and cuts to flight schedules through the fall and winter, attempting to steady operations after a wild summer of global travel disruptions that show signs of easing.

Bangkok Post

A trip and a show: Cracking down on the most expensive credit card transaction fees

The Commerce Commission will consider penalising merchants that impose unjustified payment surcharges – and the travel and ticketing industries could be first to face the music.

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Qantas to go head-to-head with Air New Zealand on Auckland-New York

New link will open up new round-the-world opportunities for British travellers

The Independent UK

Air New Zealand posts third straight loss, sees rebound in 2023

Flagship carrier says it expects capacity to reach 75-80 percent of pre-pandemic levels for the 2023 financial year.

Al Jazeera

Fog partially lifts on ambitious airport plan

As Christchurch Airport looks to spread its wings with a new international terminal in the wide open spaces of Tarras, Central Otago, the project’s leader explains its ambitions.

Newsroom.co.nz

Woman claims she was harassed by man on Air New Zealand flight through in-plane messages

She shared video of messages she received from passenger named ‘Chad’ who was sititng in 4C

The Independent UK

Military export control changes 'putting cart before horse'

Proposal to stop Kiwi exporters aiding human rights abuses wins some praise, but others feel it doesn't go far enough.

Newsroom.co.nz

Singapore Airlines made fewest flight cancellations, ranking of 19 long-haul airlines shows

Research tracked airlines operating global, long-haul routes, with some exceptions

The Independent UK

Passenger discovers horrifying 'dirty air' on planes after taking CO2 reader on board

The passenger, who tweeted with the handle Ripeka123, took the carbon dioxide reader aboard an Air New Zealand flight on Monday travelling between Christchurch to Wellington

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Qantas loses top five global ranking amid baggage woes and flight delays

Qantas has fallen out of the top five rankings for the world's best airlines amid a massive wave of customer dissatisfaction.

The Independent UK

Air New Zealand asks staff to volunteer and ‘muck in’ at busy airports

Airline set to experience its busiest winter holiday season in three years, with more than 672,000 customers booked to travel

The Independent UK

Air New Zealand operates 13-hour flight to nowhere due to fault with plane windscreen

The crew of an Air New Zealand flight opted to do a U-turn 4 and a half hours after take off rather than continue journey to Shanghai

The Independent UK

Man proposes at 30,000 feet on Air New Zealand flight

‘The peer pressure of everyone on the plane watching...’ says girlfriend

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The Independent UK

Air New Zealand is launching bunk beds for economy passengers

Airline’s new and re-fitted planes will have six Skynest ‘sleep pods’ to book

The Guardian - AU

Air New Zealand to install world-first economy bunk beds on long-haul flights

By 2024, passengers will be able to book four-hour sessions in flat sleeping pods on ultra-long-haul routes

Daily Record

Mum shares handy trick to turn economy seats on flight into comfy bed for her kids

Adele Barbaro has anxieties about her children's comfort on a long-haul flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles.

Irish Mirror

Mum shares genius flight hack to turn economy seats into a giant bed on long-haul trips

A number of airlines now offer 'Sky Couches' which allow families to turn economy seats into flat beds for around €120. The convertible seats are a lifesaver for parents on long-haul flights

Daily Mirror

Mum shares little-known flight trick that turns economy seats into a comfy bed

A mum has shared a little-known way to relax on a long haul flight by transforming the seats into a giant comfy bed - and it's cheaper than upgrading to business class

The Independent UK

British family stranded in New Zealand for seven months after three sets of flights cancelled

The family started booking flights in September 2021

The Independent UK

New Zealand reopens to first foreign travellers

First Australian flight touched down at 6am in Auckland

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