Air New Zealand, Air Tickets, Flights, the Company

Air New Zealand is the national airline and flagcarrier of New Zealand. Based in Aucklan, New Zealand, the airline operates scheduled passenger flights to 13 domestic destinations and 26 international destinations in 14 countries across Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania, and is currently the only airline to fly round the world. Air New Zealand's route network focuses on Australasia and the South Pacific, with long-haul services to Asia, Europe and North America. The airline's main hub is Auckland Airport (formerly Auckland International Airport). Air New Zealand is a member of the Star Alliance global airline alliance, having joined in 1999.

Air New Zealand originated in 1940 as Tasman Empire Airways Limitid(TEAL), a flying boat company operating trans-Tasman flights between New Zealand and Australia. TEAL became wholly owned by the New Zealand Government in 1965, whereupon it was renamed Air New Zealand. The airline was largely privatised in 1989, but returned to government ownership in 2001 after the failed tie up with Australian carrier Ansett Australia. As of 2008, Air New Zealand carries 11.7 million passengers annually.

New Zealand's national airline operates a long-haul fleet of Boeing 747-400, 767-300ER and 777-200ER aircraft on international routes, and utilises Airbus A320-200and Boeing 737-300 airliners for short-haul operations. Air New Zealand's regional subsidiaries, Air Nelson, Eagle Airways, Mount Cook Airline and Zeal320, operate additional short-haul New Zealand and trans-Tasman services.

Air New Zealand's slogan is "Amazing journeys. Every day."

Air New Zealand also encompasses business units providing engineering and ground handling services. Subsidiaries extend to booking systems, travel wholesaling and retailing services. With Airpoints Dollars™ , you can choose from every available seat on every Air New Zealand ticketed and operated flight, every time.

And now with Status Points, it's easier to reach Silver, Gold or Gold Elite status and start enjoying frequent flyer privileges. There have recently been made some exciting changes to what Airpoints™ members can do online. MyAirNZ is your personal Air New Zealand homepage, bringing together your Airpoints account information with all your upcoming flights and customisable travel features. Koru membership offers you access to the superb comfort and standards of our world class lounge facilities, along with many other exclusive benefits.

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