Air New Zealand has appointed Kiri Hannifan as its inaugural chief sustainability officer, the latest in a slew of sustainability-led moves.
Auckland has remained in strict lockdown since August, only seeing few restrictions ease due to high COVID-19 cases, but now is gearing up for new freedoms.
The narrowbody touched down at Auckland Airport late Wednesday night and is the first of two joining its fleet, the second is slated to arrive next week.
Air New Zealand has announced a new trial to test eco-serviceware in its international economy cabins, set to reduce plastic use and carbon emissions.
Air New Zealand’s quarantine flights to Australia were sold out within three minutes after going live this morning, as citizens rush to get home during the suspension period.
Air New Zealand will maintain the quarantine-free suspension with Australia amid the eight-week extension of the travel bubble ban, announced on Friday. The current flights from New Zealand to Australia will be cancelled from 25 September to 30 November as COVID-19 cases in Australia continue to skyrocket. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation