Air New Zealand Archives - SamChui.com Sam Chui Aviation & Travel Fri, 27 Oct 2023 21:35:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1con2-100x100.png Air New Zealand Archives - SamChui.com 32 32 108386868 World’s Top 10 Longest Flights in 2023 https://samchui.com/2023/07/26/worlds-top-10-longest-flights-in-2023/ https://samchui.com/2023/07/26/worlds-top-10-longest-flights-in-2023/#comments Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:37:05 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=48830 In this post, we share the top 10 longest flights in the world in 2023. Singapore Airlines Flight from Singapore to New York JFK is currently the World’s longest non-stop flight, lasting over 18 hours and covering 9,537 miles. This flight is operated by an Airbus A350-900ULR aircraft. The 10 Longest Non-Stop Flights in the […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/07/26/worlds-top-10-longest-flights-in-2023/feed/ 3 48830 Air New Zealand to Weigh Passengers Before Flight https://samchui.com/2023/06/01/air-new-zealand-to-weigh-passengers-before-flight/ https://samchui.com/2023/06/01/air-new-zealand-to-weigh-passengers-before-flight/#comments Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:22:04 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=48486 Air New Zealand is weighing international passengers before they board certain flights out of Auckland International Airport. This is set to take place until July 2, 2023. The airline says the weight survey is necessary to ensure the safe and efficient operation of its aircraft. The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand has requested that […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/06/01/air-new-zealand-to-weigh-passengers-before-flight/feed/ 1 48486 Unlucky: Air NZ and Korean Air Operated 13-16 Hours Flights to Nowhere https://samchui.com/2023/02/18/air-new-zealand-and-korean-air-operated-13-16-hours-flights-to-nowhere/ https://samchui.com/2023/02/18/air-new-zealand-and-korean-air-operated-13-16-hours-flights-to-nowhere/#respond Sat, 18 Feb 2023 04:15:16 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=47291 On the 16th of February 2023, Air New Zealand and Korean Air operated flights over 13 hours to nowhere following the power outage at JFK Terminal 1. As well as that, a Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt diverted to Boston and a SWISS flight from Zurich diverted to Newark. The Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 with […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/02/18/air-new-zealand-and-korean-air-operated-13-16-hours-flights-to-nowhere/feed/ 0 47291 Heavy Flooding Closed Auckland Airport – Emirates Operated 13-Hour Flight to Nowhere https://samchui.com/2023/01/28/heavy-flooding-closes-auckland-airport-emirates-operates-13-hour-flight-to-nowhere/ https://samchui.com/2023/01/28/heavy-flooding-closes-auckland-airport-emirates-operates-13-hour-flight-to-nowhere/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2023 08:32:53 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=46976 Auckland Airport has been closed after torrential rain hit New Zealand’s largest city, causing widespread flooding in many areas. The airport turned into a seaport, both domestic and international operations were halted on Friday, the 27th of January. A state of emergency was declared in Auckland after the torrential rain caused widespread flooding and evacuations, […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/01/28/heavy-flooding-closes-auckland-airport-emirates-operates-13-hour-flight-to-nowhere/feed/ 2 46976 Trip Report: Air New Zealand B787 New York to Auckland https://samchui.com/2022/09/26/trip-report-air-new-zealand-b787-new-york-to-auckland/ https://samchui.com/2022/09/26/trip-report-air-new-zealand-b787-new-york-to-auckland/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:31:36 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=45673 Air New Zealand has just launched a non-stop flight between New York and Auckland, New Zealand. I was invited to fly on the inaugural flight which is currently the fourth longest flight in the world. Covering almost 15,000 km with a scheduled flight time of 17-and-a-half hours, it is the longest ever flown by Air New […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2022/09/26/trip-report-air-new-zealand-b787-new-york-to-auckland/feed/ 8 45673 Air New Zealand Unveils Brand New Cabins on B787 https://samchui.com/2022/06/28/air-new-zealand-unveils-brand-new-cabins-on-b787/ https://samchui.com/2022/06/28/air-new-zealand-unveils-brand-new-cabins-on-b787/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2022 22:03:35 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=44913 Air New Zealand’s new B787 Dreamliners will offer a new Business Premier Luxe suite, Business Premier seat and the world’s first Skynest; a lie-flat economy class option. The new B787 will be delivered in 2024 with these new cabin designs. The airline claim it will offer the most choice out of any airline in its […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2022/06/28/air-new-zealand-unveils-brand-new-cabins-on-b787/feed/ 5 44913 Air New Zealand B787 Children’s Flight Drew a Giant Kiwi in the Sky https://samchui.com/2021/05/15/air-new-zealand-charity-b787-flight-drew-a-giant-kiwi-in-the-sky/ https://samchui.com/2021/05/15/air-new-zealand-charity-b787-flight-drew-a-giant-kiwi-in-the-sky/#respond Sat, 15 May 2021 05:38:45 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=40484 Air New Zealand’s charity has taken a special group of children on a mystery flight adventure. Koru Care, a charity established to give children with illnesses or disabilities the opportunity to see the world, took 50 children on a unique flight path around the centre of New Zealand today. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight, Registration […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2021/05/15/air-new-zealand-charity-b787-flight-drew-a-giant-kiwi-in-the-sky/feed/ 0 40484 Trans Tasman Bubble: How Does Travel Between Australia and NZ Work? https://samchui.com/2021/04/19/trans-tasman-bubble-how-travel-between-australia-and-nz-work/ https://samchui.com/2021/04/19/trans-tasman-bubble-how-travel-between-australia-and-nz-work/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2021 06:42:14 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=40225 The New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, announced earlier this month that a two-way trans-Tasman bubble with Australia will start on Monday 19th April. The trans-Tasman bubble refers to the arrangements coming into place on 19th April for travel between New Zealand and Australia, which will avoid quarantine at either end. When will the trans-Tasman […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2021/04/19/trans-tasman-bubble-how-travel-between-australia-and-nz-work/feed/ 1 40225 Air New Zealand, Qantas Launch Trans-Tasman “Travel Bubble” https://samchui.com/2020/10/15/air-new-zealand-qantas-launch-trans-tasman-travel-bubble/ https://samchui.com/2020/10/15/air-new-zealand-qantas-launch-trans-tasman-travel-bubble/#respond Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:27:59 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=37660 Air New Zealand is preparing to commence operations under a one-way “Safe Travel Zone” – often called the Trans-Tasman Travel Bubble. The airline will fly alongside Qantas and subsidiary Jetstar. From tomorrow, passengers travelling from New Zealand will be able to travel to New South Wales without the requirement for quarantine on arrival in Australia. […]

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