The trans-Tasman partnership between Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia has resumed after the Australian and New Zealand authorities gave the green light to authorize a new codeshare agreement.
Under the agreement, Virgin Australia customers will be able to book direct Air New Zealand flights to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurchin addition to Virgin Australia flights to Queenstown. Velocity members can also earn and redeem Velocity Points, and eligible members and guests can access lounges when flying across Tasmania.
“Australians share our love for New Zealand and its national airline and we are eager to rekindle this partnership before the end of the year. The regulators’ endorsement reflects the great consumer benefits the partnership will unlock, including greater value, choice, and loyalty rewards for travelers across the Tasman,” said Alistair Hartley, Virgin Australia‘s Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer,
“We know our Aussie friends are an avid travel group, so whether it’s a quick weekend trip to catch up with the family or they want to explore more of New Zealand, this partnership offers more options for more Australians to visit beautiful Aotearoa. We look forward to welcoming Virgin Australia customers on board, offering them our exceptional Kiwi service, including food, our great selection of New Zealand wines and our crew’s famous Manaaki (care),” said Mike Williams, Air New Zealand’s Chief Transformation and Partnerships Officer.
Air New Zealand’s Australian schedule
- Auckland – Adelaide: 5 weekly flights.
- Auckland – Brisbane: 3 three daily flights
- Christchurch – Brisbane: daily flights
- Wellington – Brisbane: daily flights
- Auckland – Hobart: three weekly flights
- Auckland – Melbourne: 32 flights a week
- Christchurch – Melbourne: 11 weekly flights
- Wellington – Melbourne: daily flights
- Queenstown – Melbourne: daily flights
- Gold Coast – Auckland: 10 flights a week
- Gold Coast – Christchurch: 2 flights a week
- Auckland – Sydney: 34 flights a week
- Christchurch – Sydney: daily flights
- Wellington – Sydney: daily flights
- Queenstown – Sydney: daily flights
Virgin Australia schedule in New Zealand
- Queenstown – Brisbane: 9 weekly flights
- Queenstown – Melbourne: 10 weekly flights
- Queenstown – Sydney: 11 weekly flights
