new international destinations for Air NZ IN 2018 - Air New Zealand

londonnz

Monday, 18 Sep 2017, 02:07:09 am

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londonnz

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In it recent 6 month update ANZ hinted at launching 2 new international destinations outside of a new seasonal route from australia

Thoughts as to where and which australian destination she is looking to fly too...Canberra to Auckland

aniljak

Monday, 18 Sep 2017, 07:28:09 am

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The two destinations suggested by air nz ceo according to report in Forbes magazine last week were Chicago and New York from Auckland. Apparently Chicago can be reached by 787 now and New York can depending on winds.

Possible new Australian routes:

Canberra to Auckland would have to be the most likely choice.

Hobart to Auckland following push from Tasmanian government and tourism groups

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Routes from Australia to Dunedin, given Virgin's current monopoly on Brisbane - Dunedin and their ridiculous high price,

Routes from Australia to Hamilton

Seasonal route would have to be winter service to Queenstown, probably from Newcastle or Gold Coast. Maybe from Adelaide!

victort

Monday, 18 Sep 2017, 08:50:09 am

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victort

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AKL to NYC would be perfect!

Neil R

Monday, 18 Sep 2017, 09:56:09 am

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Neil R

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It's disappointing that NZ will from Nov no longer allow VA Frequent flyer earn points beyond the Trans Tasman alliance. The BA flight especially hurts, but also the Houston flight was a great alternative to the east coast of the US. If NZ opens up ORD and NYC, this hurts even more!

Mjudd

Monday, 18 Sep 2017, 10:08:09 am

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Would ANZ consider Akl - Per - London?

New ANZ lounge opens in Perth at the end of the year.

Thoughts?

MRYJDrake

Monday, 18 Sep 2017, 03:36:09 pm

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MRYJDrake

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Originally Posted by Mjudd :

Would ANZ consider Akl - Per - London?

New ANZ lounge opens in Perth at the end of the year.

Thoughts?

As a kiwi, based in Melbourne, I'd just be happy for NZ to consider anywhere else to stop on the way to LHR, that isn't LAX.

On a completely biased, personal, opinionated level, anything to avoid that hellhole would appeal.

StuParr

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2017, 08:34:09 am

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As an AirNZ frequent flyer based in Brisbane, I would welcome that as well. Unfortunately it would probably render the tie up with SQ unprofitable as a fly through into Europe and Asia.

mspcooper

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2017, 10:41:09 am

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mspcooper

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Originally Posted by Neil R :

It's disappointing that NZ will from Nov no longer allow VA Frequent flyer earn points beyond the Trans Tasman alliance. The BA flight especially hurts, but also the Houston flight was a great alternative to the east coast of the US. If NZ opens up ORD and NYC, this hurts even more!

I mainly flew Air NZ due to its relationship with VA. This was mainly to North America.

What is the main consensus here, do you think they will lose "most" of the business travellers to North america because of this plus VA has an awesome product to LAX now.

MRYJDrake

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2017, 10:52:09 am

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MRYJDrake

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Originally Posted by mspcooper :

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What is the main consensus here, do you think they will lose "most" of the business travellers to North america because of this...

Not at all. The number of businesses running people up to LA and SFO from Auckland, for the tech industries alone will keep the routes well staffed.

Particularly with investment of Tech industries (both as infrastructure, and start-ups) in Christchurch post-quake, California to NZ will be busy, with, or without the VA traffic.

StuParr

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2017, 10:55:09 am

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StuParr

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Originally Posted by mspcooper :

Originally Posted by Neil R :

It's disappointing that NZ will from Nov no longer allow VA Frequent flyer earn points beyond the Trans Tasman alliance. The BA flight especially hurts, but also the Houston flight was a great alternative to the east coast of the US. If NZ opens up ORD and NYC, this hurts even more!

I mainly flew Air NZ due to its relationship with VA. This was mainly to North America.

What is the main consensus here, do you think they will lose "most" of the business travellers to North america because of this plus VA has an awesome product to LAX now.

I'm not going to give up on AirNZ. They looked after me with status after the announcement and i am happy with their service. I think I will continue to use them across the Pacific and to South America mostly, however will consider VA as well. I will continue to use VA partners through to Asia. So in a way it hasn't changed too much for me. I just won't upgrade my mother to Platinum each year, instead it will be Gold. (My wife is also VA Platinum so no need to upgrade her)

mcglynp

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2017, 02:44:09 pm

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mcglynp

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Originally Posted by mspcooper :

I mainly flew Air NZ due to its relationship with VA. This was mainly to North America.

What is the main consensus here, do you think they will lose "most" of the business travellers to North america because of this plus VA has an awesome product to LAX now.

I flew Air NZ for PE to North America often. They continue to have a great PE with sensible pricing over standard economy. There is a lot to recommend it over QF and VA PE when its your own $$ paying the fare.

With the Velocity relationship ending I will likely re-evaluate, I have been flying VA on both trips this year one in Economy and the other business on points. With the very average VA economy experience I will likely return to Air NZ PE and be ok living without the points and status credits.