Air New Zealand introduces non-stop New York service; cancels LA-London route

Air New Zealand is increasing its ambitions for North America by launching a non-stop service between Auckland and New York using its 787-9 Dreamliner in October 2020. The airline will fly between Auckland and its alliance partner United Airlines’ New York hub Newark Liberty International Airport three times weekly, year-round, using its latest configuration Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Air New Zealand acting chief executive officer Jeff McDowall said: “The Atlantic has become one of the most hotly contested routes in the world and Air New Zealand lacks the home market advantages and scale of the North American and European airlines we’re