Air New Zealand is heading into 2027 with growth on its mind, as the carrier’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners allow it to boost international capacity to destinations across Asia and the Americas.
The northern summer of 2027 will see the national carrier operate 4% more international capacity than the same time last year. NZ cco Scott Wilkinson says the carrier is being deliberate about where it grows, adding flights to destinations its customers want to visit.
This includes the Americas, with flights ex Auckland to Vancouver increasing from seven to nine per week over Jul, and daily 787 services being added to its Houston route from Sep, up from five 777 services.
In Asia, its AKL to Shanghai flights will increase to daily in Apr, Jul, Sep and Oct, Taipei will grow to five flights per week from late Sep, and the new Christchurch to Singapore route will continue year-round.
Papeete services ex AKL will also be increasing to up to five flights per week during the Pacific Games in Jul and Aug.
. . . Dreamliners
Allowing for this growth is the arrival of two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners last month. And NZ says a further two aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2027, all featuring NZ’s new cabin experience, with an expanded premium offering with more business premier and premium economy seats.
Wilkinson says these new aircraft are a significant investment in the carrier’s customers and its future.
“They’re enabling us to grow our international network, offer more flights and bring our latest onboard experience to more customers.”
The growing northern winter scheduled follows on from NZ’s recently announced international network growth from Christchurch, including its year-round thrice-weekly Singapore flights, which are on sale now. See HERE.
