Air New Zealand Limited is the flag carrier of New Zealand. Based in Auckland, the airline operates scheduled passenger flights to 20 domestic and 30 international destinations in 18 countries, primarily within the Pacific Rim. The airline has been a member of the Star Alliance since 1999.
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 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.
"The Hub", Air New Zealand head office 36°50′42″S 174°45′12″E / 36.84492°S 174.75332°E / -36.84492; 174.75332
Star Alliance is the world's first global airline alliance. Founded on 14 May 1997, it is headquartered on the grounds of Frankfurt Airport in Frankfurt, Germany, with a subsidiary management company in Singapore. Star Alliance is also the world's largest airline alliance by market share as of April 2024, with 17.4% of the market share, compared to 13.7% of SkyTeam and 11.9% of Oneworld.
Thai Airways Airbus A350-900 in Star Alliance livery, February 2024
Four members of Star Alliance at Tokyo Narita Airport: Thai, United, Swiss and SAS
Thai Airways Airbus A350-900 in Star Alliance livery with black tail, the most common design variant.
Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER in Star Alliance livery with white tail.
