Air New Zealand is the flag carrier of New Zealand. Based in Auckland, the airline operates scheduled passenger flights to 20 domestic and 28 international destinations in 18 countries, primarily with
An Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9
A Douglas DC-8 at Sydney Airport in the early 1970s. Air New Zealand was an early operator of the DC-8. Note the pre-1973 livery with the Southern Cross on the tail.
An Air New Zealand McDonnell Douglas DC-10 at Heathrow Airport in 1977. DC-10 deliveries began in 1973 and they introduced a new colour scheme, being the first of the airline's aircraft to feature the now-ubiquitous koru logo.
Air New Zealand added the Boeing 777 to its fleet in 2004. As of 2024, the -200ER has been retired while the -300ER plays an integral part in the airline's long-haul fleet.
Auckland Airport is an international airport serving Auckland, the most populous city in New Zealand. It is the largest and busiest airport in the country, handling almost 19 million passengers in the
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…Pacific. Flights to London Heathrow by the airline stopped altogether in 2020 due to heavy competition and a lack of demand. The airline's main hub is Auckland Airport, located near Māngere in the southern part of the Auckland urban area. Air New Zealand is headquartered in a building called "The Hub", located 20 km…
Māngere International Airport in 1965
International Terminal check-in hall underneath the departures level
The Air New Zealand domestic check-in hall at Auckland Airport in June 2012