The end of cheap distance – why the fuel shock will permanently reprice long-haul flying from the bottom of the world
For Australia and New Zealand, ultra-longhaul aviation has always been a hostage to geography. The Hormuz crisis has just called in the debt and the cheap end of the market […]
Malaysia Airlines expands East Asia network and boosts New Zealand frequency
Malaysia Airlines is strengthening its position across Asia with a significant East Asia expansion and increased frequencies from New Zealand, as the carrier moves to capture rising demand across both […]
Port of Auckland unveils Te Waharoa as new international cruise gateway
Port of Auckland has launched Te Waharoa, Auckland’s new international cruise terminal, in a move designed to strengthen the city’s cruise infrastructure and support the continued revitalisation of the downtown […]
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson steps down
Air India Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Campbell Wilson has resigned, in a significant leadership development for the Tata Group-owned carrier. Wilson, who took the top role in July […]
Willie Walsh to leave IATA and take IndiGo top job
Willie Walsh, one of the most formidable figures in modern aviation, is set to leave his role as Director General of the International Air Transport Association and become chief executive […]
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to retire
Air Canada President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Rousseau will retire by the end of the third quarter of 2026, with the carrier confirming that its board has already been […]
Expedia TAAP expands agency service charge feature to New Zealand
Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Programme (TAAP) has expanded its agency service charge feature to New Zealand, giving local travel agents a new way to add discretionary service charges to eligible […]
Webjet CEO Katrina Barry resigns
Webjet Group has announced the resignation of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Katrina Barry, marking a leadership change at the ASX-listed online travel group less than two years after […]
British Airways Melbourne return opens a stronger Europe play for New Zealand travellers
British Airways’ decision to launch Melbourne as part of its winter 2026 expansion is shaping up as far more than a straightforward network addition. For the New Zealand market, the […]
United opens sales on new premium-heavy 787-9 as Polaris Studio debut nears
United Airlines has opened bookings for its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring the carrier’s new “United Elevated” interior, marking the commercial debut of what it is positioning as its most […]
