Air New Zealand has dated its flights to New York

Air New Zealand will begin its service between Auckland and New York-JFK from next September 17, operating three weekly flights on Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

This new service strengthens the trans-Pacific joint venture between New Zealand Airlines and United Airlines. Between the two companies, they offer the greatest offer of seats and locations between New Zealand and the United States more than any other alliance.

“The United States has always been a key market for us, and this new route reaffirms our commitment to fostering growing tourism opportunities between the two countries. We estimate that the route will contribute an additional $ 65 million a year to the local economy.Greg Foren, CEO of Air New Zealand.

From New York, through the Air New Zealand and United Airlines Association, travelers can connect to various destinations in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Through New Zealand Airlines’ partner network, travelers can choose to fly from New York to other European destinations such as Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Vienna, Brussels, Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen.

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With this new service, Air New Zealand extends its offer to seven locations in the United States and Canada, including: Chicago O’Hare (ORD), Honolulu (HNL), Houston – Intercontinental (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SO) And Vancouver (YVR).

Initial flight (September 17 only)

• Auckland-New York Flight NZ002 AKL 16:00 – JFK 16:15 Saturday.

“Traditionally, flight numbers 1 and 2 are used for the main route of an aircraft. That would be New York: our primary route, ”Foren added.

Travel from September 19th

• Auckland-New York Flight NZ002 AKL 19:40 – JFK 19:55 Monday, Thursday and Saturday
• New York-Auckland Flight NZ001 JFK 21:55 – AKL 07:30 30 + 2 Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operates in 27 classes with 275 seats (27 Business Premier / 33 Premium Economy / 39 Economy Skycoach / 176 Economy).

Air New Zealand John F. Operates from Terminal 1 at Kennedy Airport (JFK). The aircraft are subject to government and regulatory requirements.

Prior to the outbreak, New Zealand Airlines had announced its flights from Newark Airport (EWR) to Big Apple with the aim of providing more connections via New York, following the completion of its identification service to London Heathrow via Los Angeles (LAX). .