Freedom Air was a New Zealand low-cost airline which operated since 8 December 1995 to March 2008. It was part of the Air New Zealand Group which ran scheduled passenger services from New Zealand to Australia and Fiji and charter services within New Zealand. Its main hub was Auckland Airport.
Freedom Air's leased Boeing 757-200 at Hamilton Airport, used on its inaugural flight in 1995
A Freedom Air Airbus A320-200 at Christchurch Airport in 2006
A Freedom Air Airbus A320-200 with a special livery to promote Warner Bros. Movie World
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