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Air New Zealand has appointed Kiri Hannifan as its inaugural chief sustainability officer, the latest in a slew of sustainability-led moves.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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