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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
londonnz
londonnz
Air New Zealand - Airpoints
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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
aniljak
aniljak
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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.
victort
victort
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
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AKL to NYC would be perfect!
Neil R
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
Mjudd
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
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Would ANZ consider Akl - Per - London?
MRYJDrake
MRYJDrake
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StuParr
StuParr
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
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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
mspcooper
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MRYJDrake
MRYJDrake
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StuParr
StuParr
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
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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
mcglynp
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
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Mitchd31
Mitchd31
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
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Virgin have the best product to North America I have flown in all cabins ,all other airlines including Air NZ really need to lift there game
Mjudd
Mjudd
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Once Qantas start using their 787's and refubished A380's it should be fairly evenly matched.
MikeAir
MikeAir
Air New Zealand - Airpoints
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Bring back the SYD-LAX direct flights which 'mysteriously' dissappreared when QF NZ tried to merge.
hutch
hutch
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