Air New Zealand Newsroom
Welcome to our Newsroom, your go-to source for the latest business updates, press releases, and key announcements. This page is updated regularly so you can stay in the loop with news from Air New Zealand.
Latest news
The future of long haul travel: Air New Zealand's Economy Skynest™ on sale from May 2026
Air New Zealand's world-first Economy Skynest™ will be available to book on flights from 18 May 2026. Skynest will operate onboard the airline's new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, which are set to take to the skies from November.
Air New Zealand trials new digital ID in a step toward more seamless travel
Air New Zealand has successfully completed a trial of a new digital identity technology designed to reduce repeated passport checks and make travel more seamless.
Faster check-in coming to an airport near you: Air New Zealand rolling out "Next Gen" Kiosks
Air New Zealand is rolling out its new internally developed check-in kiosks across New Zealand airports, following a successful trial that significantly improved speed, reliability and customer experience at check-in.
Air New Zealand and Air Chathams' first interline flight unlocks more choice for regional communities
The first Air New Zealand and Air Chathams interline flight has touched down in Auckland today, officially launching seamless same-ticket connections for customers travelling to and from Whakatāne on to the wider Air New Zealand domestic network.