Busiest travel days revealed, with the days leading into Christmas set to be the busiest, with 17,900 travellers expected to depart internationally on Friday 22 December Preparations for the busy summer period have been well underway and it’s a great opportunity for ‘Airport Dad’ spotting Extra ‘Santa’s elves’ on hand to help travellers get away… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Auckland Airport is witnessing a surge in North American air connections, offering travelers 26% more capacity this summer compared to pre-pandemic levels. Scott Tasker, Auckland Airport Chief Customer Officer, expressed excitement about the expanded airline and route options connecting New Zealand to North America. The increased capacity reflects the strong demand from both… Read the full press release
Two upgraded bathrooms with more toilets New parent rooms and accessible bathroom facilities Gender-neutral toilets added. Auckland, New Zealand, 2023-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Two of Auckland Airport’s busiest bathroom blocks are getting major makeover as part of a wider refresh of the domestic terminal. Starting just after the July school holidays, bathroom facilities… Read the full press release
International arrivals hall turned into a football pitch, complete with grandstands Large welcome sign painted on the approach to the runway with ‘Game On!’ message, welcoming teams and fans to Aotearoa, New Zealand FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ expects more than 30,000 international visitors to New Zealand, including around 20,000 from the USA. Auckland, New Zealand, 2023-Jul-03… Read the full press release
Napier comes out on top as busiest regional destination Australia, US and Singapore most popular overseas destinations With the airport expected to be busy, plan ahead and allow a bit more time for your journey. Auckland, New Zealand, 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Three public holidays overlapping with both the New Zealand and Australian… Read the full press release
October school holidays busiest since 2019 20% (month-on-month) increase in capacity to US destinations A total of five airlines flying to/from Auckland from/to North America offers up to 60 flights per week over the summer period. Auckland will be connected to eight non-stop destinations to North America during summer 2022/2023; Dallas Fort Worth DFW, Los… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2021-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Chathams return to the Norfolk Island route today (10 June 2021) marks the first time New Zealanders have been able to fly direct to the Australian territory in 15 months. Auckland Airport’s General Manager Aeronautical Commercial, Scott Tasker, said Air Chathams had delivered important domestic… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2021-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The extension of government support for international airlines operating New Zealand’s vital passenger and cargo connections has been welcomed by Auckland Airport. General Manager Aeronautical Commercial at Auckland Airport, Scott Tasker, said the past 12 months have been among the toughest in aviation history, and without… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2020-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The repatriation flight into Auckland Airport today (20 April 2020) brought home 184 Kiwis from Manila aboard the Philippine Airlines flight NZPR218 at 12:41 pm. Scott Tasker, Auckland Airport’s General Manager Aeronautical Commercial, said the run of repatriation services had gone smoothly, and the airport had… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2020-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — There are only a handful of planes arriving at Auckland Airport today (15 April 2020), but the Kiwis returning on a repatriation flight from South America were welcomed by a full contingent of airport operational staff this morning. The LATAM Dreamliner, flight LA1163, landed at 5am… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of the China-New Zealand year of tourism Auckland Airport and its sister airport Beijing Capital International Airport have launched the Auckland-Beijing Sister Photo Exhibition. The evocative exhibition is structured around 26 images, each one capturing an element of Beijing’s unique culture or cityscape. With stunning… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has welcomed the new Air Tahiti Nui B787-9 aircraft today (08 November 2018) at a special ceremony at the International Terminal. The arrival of the new Tahitian Dreamliner marks the 20th anniversary of operations for the airline and the commencement of the aircraft flying on… Read the full press release