Second Air NZ service to London announced
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Second Air NZ service to London announced
Finally the route has been settled upon.....
Air New Zealand announces second London service via Asia
Air New Zealand today announced plans to launch a second daily service between Auckland and London flying via Hong Kong to London Heathrow Airport.
Commencing on 28 October 2006, the second service doubles Air New Zealand’s current capacity between New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
“Demand for travel between the United Kingdom and New Zealand has grown significantly since we first launched a daily service in 1998, with annual arrivals to New Zealand increasing by more than 10 percent on average,” said Air New Zealand Group General Manager International Airlines, Ed Sims.
“Over this time we have invested heavily to promote New Zealand as a destination, and this year, we will be increasing our current advertising and promotional spend by 50 percent in the United Kingdom and Europe markets to ensure we drive further growth,” he said.
“The additional capacity will leave us better placed to take advantage of the demand we have created, especially during peak seasons when our flights are 90 to 100 percent full. More excitingly, we can stimulate new demand with higher frequency and new routing options, including the world’s only current round-the-world service on one airline.
“We will also be the only Star Alliance carrier to operate between Hong Kong and London, which is fantastic news for our Star partners and customers,” said Mr Sims.
Air New Zealand will operate the route utilising newly refurbished Boeing 747-400 aircraft. The 393-seat aircraft includes 46 lie-flat Business Premier seats, 23 Pacific Premium Economy seats and 324 seats in Pacific Economy.
Mr Sims said Air New Zealand’s research has found New Zealanders prefer to fly their national carrier to and from United Kingdom.
“Kiwis have recognised that one of the world’s longest journeys is more enjoyable on our new long-haul service featuring lie-flat beds in Business Premier, extra comfort and legroom in Pacific Premium Economy, and on-demand digital video entertainment and more personal space in every seat,” he said.
Air New Zealand will operate the following schedule, subject to timeslot, capacity and regulatory approvals:
Flight No. Schedule Flight Time
NZ88 Departs AKL 2359
Arrives HKG 0615+1 11:16
Departs HKG 0815
Arrives LHR 1330+1 13:15
NZ87 Departs LHR 2115
Arrives HKG 1700+1 11:45
Departs HKG 1900
Arrives AKL 1045+1 10:45
“These arrival and departure times offer favourable connectivity at Hong Kong and Heathrow airports. The transit time of two hours in Hong Kong is equivalent to our Los Angeles stopover, and is one of the shortest for travel between London and Auckland,” said Mr Sims.
Air New Zealand announces second London service via Asia
Air New Zealand today announced plans to launch a second daily service between Auckland and London flying via Hong Kong to London Heathrow Airport.
Commencing on 28 October 2006, the second service doubles Air New Zealand’s current capacity between New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
“Demand for travel between the United Kingdom and New Zealand has grown significantly since we first launched a daily service in 1998, with annual arrivals to New Zealand increasing by more than 10 percent on average,” said Air New Zealand Group General Manager International Airlines, Ed Sims.
“Over this time we have invested heavily to promote New Zealand as a destination, and this year, we will be increasing our current advertising and promotional spend by 50 percent in the United Kingdom and Europe markets to ensure we drive further growth,” he said.
“The additional capacity will leave us better placed to take advantage of the demand we have created, especially during peak seasons when our flights are 90 to 100 percent full. More excitingly, we can stimulate new demand with higher frequency and new routing options, including the world’s only current round-the-world service on one airline.
“We will also be the only Star Alliance carrier to operate between Hong Kong and London, which is fantastic news for our Star partners and customers,” said Mr Sims.
Air New Zealand will operate the route utilising newly refurbished Boeing 747-400 aircraft. The 393-seat aircraft includes 46 lie-flat Business Premier seats, 23 Pacific Premium Economy seats and 324 seats in Pacific Economy.
Mr Sims said Air New Zealand’s research has found New Zealanders prefer to fly their national carrier to and from United Kingdom.
“Kiwis have recognised that one of the world’s longest journeys is more enjoyable on our new long-haul service featuring lie-flat beds in Business Premier, extra comfort and legroom in Pacific Premium Economy, and on-demand digital video entertainment and more personal space in every seat,” he said.
Air New Zealand will operate the following schedule, subject to timeslot, capacity and regulatory approvals:
Flight No. Schedule Flight Time
NZ88 Departs AKL 2359
Arrives HKG 0615+1 11:16
Departs HKG 0815
Arrives LHR 1330+1 13:15
NZ87 Departs LHR 2115
Arrives HKG 1700+1 11:45
Departs HKG 1900
Arrives AKL 1045+1 10:45
“These arrival and departure times offer favourable connectivity at Hong Kong and Heathrow airports. The transit time of two hours in Hong Kong is equivalent to our Los Angeles stopover, and is one of the shortest for travel between London and Auckland,” said Mr Sims.
Originally Posted by apacau
With this, NZ will be the only true (ie: no codeshares) round-the-world airline operating currently.
I think via LAX is quicker, but then who wants to sit in the lovely "Transit Lounge" for 2 hours in LAX 
Plus probed by security etc etc When you have the option of flying via HKG and having a whole terminal to explore for a few hours and just pass through the usual bag x-ray and metal detector?? I know what I would choose!!!
Plus probed by security etc etc When you have the option of flying via HKG and having a whole terminal to explore for a few hours and just pass through the usual bag x-ray and metal detector?? I know what I would choose!!!
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LAX is around 1 hour 25 mins quicker ex AKL allowing for a 1 hour 10 mins turnaround and via HKG on the EH route.
SQ is actually global and has been for some time, albeit ex Asia and with a gap between EWR and JFK although these cities are both classed as NYC in IATA terms. Direct trans Pacific one way and over FRA via Eastern hemisphere.
After the demise of the PA811/812 services, I believe UA operated the same flight numbers for a time - the aeroplanes even carried PA registrations. Damned things were fairly good at chucking a breakdown too.
Does anyone know the outcome of the restructure NZ Australia staff were sweating on earlier this week?
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SQ is actually global and has been for some time, albeit ex Asia and with a gap between EWR and JFK although these cities are both classed as NYC in IATA terms. Direct trans Pacific one way and over FRA via Eastern hemisphere.
After the demise of the PA811/812 services, I believe UA operated the same flight numbers for a time - the aeroplanes even carried PA registrations. Damned things were fairly good at chucking a breakdown too.
Does anyone know the outcome of the restructure NZ Australia staff were sweating on earlier this week?
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Does anyone know the outcome of the restructure NZ Australia staff were sweating on earlier this week?
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Talking to an NZ Mgr yesterday, apparently all NZ travel centres in AUS are to be closed, with GSA to represent NZ. Staff will be offered positions with the GSA
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Talking to an NZ Mgr yesterday, apparently all NZ travel centres in AUS are to be closed, with GSA to represent NZ. Staff will be offered positions with the GSA
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Bugger!!!
Hopefully not WAS or Consol - both family owned companies.
For Family Owned Company read company who will employ relatives who do not have a hope of a job in the real world.
Hope all the NZ guys and girls do OK. Their service level was always exemplary.
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Hopefully not WAS or Consol - both family owned companies.
For Family Owned Company read company who will employ relatives who do not have a hope of a job in the real world.
Hope all the NZ guys and girls do OK. Their service level was always exemplary.
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Originally Posted by DeltaT
Don't forget the 60kgs baggage allowance via USA compared to 20kgs via Asia!!
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Sweet fellas hopefully some more upgrades for the boys and girls. Also great opportunity to sneak home both ways now sick and tired of being finger printed and photographed just reminds me of previous times
