Podcasts about Air New Zealand

Families are booking holidays a year in advance to get an affordable escape and airlines and accomodation providers are wise to people sneaking off a day or so before official school holidays, one travel agent told Checkpoint. Air New Zealand expects more than 745,000 to take to the skies over the july break; 465,000 domestic and 280,000 international travellers. Associate Minister for Education David Seymour has previously warned parent condoned truancy, like taking days off to bag cheap flights, could result in prosecution. Managing Director of World Travellers Motueka Silvana Gottini spoke to Lisa Owen.

Welcome and 5th Anniversary Celebration- Will Townsend and Anshel Sag mark the 5th anniversary of their podcast- Discussion on the podcast's evolution alongside 5G and 6G technologiesNokia's Leadership in Drone and Robotics Consortium- Nokia spearheads a new European Union initiative named Proactive- Project aims to redefine emergency management and critical infrastructure- Projected revenue of 90 million euros by 2035- Involvement of 40+ European tech companies from 13 countriesT-Mobile's Partnership with Sail GP- T-Mobile's 5G network enhancing sailing competition broadcasts- Implementation of AI-enabled autonomous buoys and IoT sensors- Significant improvement in broadcast capabilities, from 10-30 Mbps to 16 simultaneous HD streamsAT&T's Fiber Network Milestone- AT&T reaches 30 million locations with fiber connectivity- Company on track to meet 60 million location goal by 2030- Discussion on the impact on bridging the digital divide and mobile network backhaulNvidia's European AI and 6G Initiatives- Partnerships with European operators for AI cloud development- Focus on sovereign AI and privacy-centric solutions- Collaboration with over 200 companies and universities for 6G research- Emphasis on AI-native wireless networks for 6GNew Zealand's First Private 5G Network- Collaboration between Spark and Air New Zealand at Auckland airport- Focus on logistics management using drones and robots- Implementation of digital twin and computer vision applicationsSpectrum Allocation in U.S. Politics- Discussion of the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" and its spectrum allocation provisions- Shift from 600 MHz sub-3 GHz to 800 MHz above 3 GHz- Debate on the merits of bundling spectrum allocation with other political issuesClosing Thoughts- Invitation for listener engagement and topic suggestions- Reminder of hosts' social media handles for further interaction

Air New Zealand chief executive Greg Foran has been in touch with the Air India to offer his support after a flight to London crashed soon after take off in the city of Ahmedabad. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In today's episode, at least 290 people have been killed when an Air India plane bound for London crashed minutes after taking off from the city of Ahmedabad, Air New Zealand chief executive Greg Foran has been in touch with the Air India to offer his support, we have our weekly political panel, and we cross the ditch to talk to our correspondent in Australia.

The aviation industry and climate change: what are contrails?  A 2022 IPCC report found that direct GHG emissions from the transport sector accounted for 23% of global energy-related CO2 emissions in 2019. Road vehicles accounted for 70% of direct transport emissions, while 1%, 11%, and 12% of emissions came from rail, shipping, and aviation, respectively. As the mounting effects of climate change continue to be felt worldwide, the aviation industry is pioneering a method to reduce its contributions. Namely, it is focusing on efforts to curtail condensation trails – or contrails – which are fluffy, white cloud formations that sometimes appear as airplanes fly through the cold, humid, and icy parts of the atmosphere. Because they are a combination of soot, water vapor, and particulate matter (such as NOx), when aircrafts pass through these areas, they form cirrus clouds that absorb the radiation escaping from the surface, and, in turn, trap the heat. This phenomenon could account for around 35% of aviation's total contribution to climate change — that's about 1 to 2% of overall global warming! Together, these contrails roughly triple the total global warming impact of aviation compared to CO2 alone. Therefore, it is imperative that the aviation industry find solutions to reduce the production of contrails. What the industry has come up with: 3 solutions One method of reducing contrails consists of replacing traditional fuels with biofuels made from plant or animal biomass, waste, sugars and ethanol (corn). Sustainable jet fuels can produce 50%-70% fewer contrails according to research conducted by NASA and the German Aerospace Center (DLR). Jets using alternative fuels release fewer soot particles, thereby creating fewer ice crystal formations, which ultimately reduces contrail production by extension. Though biofuels may initially form larger crystals, they fall more quickly and melt in the warmer air below.The second method involves developing electric or hydrogen-powered commercial aircrafts. Hydrogen is an attractive alternative to traditional aircrafts because it can be burned without emitting CO2 and is widely available. These aircrafts would either burn liquid hydrogen directly into their engines, or use gaseous hydrogen in a fuel cell system. With fuel cells, the hydrogen creates an electrochemical reaction that produces electricity to charge the aircraft's batteries while in flight. A third method involves redirecting flights to avoid contrail-inducing zones. Between 2% and 10% of all flights create around 80% of the contrails, so researchers have started developing predictive models that would allow airlines to identify and avoid contrail regions similarly to how they plan to avoid turbulence. The cost is predicted to be $0.5/ ton of CO2 equivalent. Furthermore, only minor adjustments to the routes of a small fraction of airplane flights is required, making predictive models highly attractive and cost effective. Some ChallengesWhile biofuels have great potential, they come with their own set of challenges. First is the issue of land use and its effects on agriculture. Producing three billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel would require between 8 and 11 million acres of corn or 35 and 50 million acres of soybeans, depending on crop yields. This could impact food production and cost. Shifting to corn or soybean based fuels has also been found to produce significant adverse emissions impacts. Lastly, it's unclear whether sustainable fuels can meet the world's growing demand for aerial transportation.   While hydrogen is attractive, it has lower energy density than fossil fuels, meaning that a higher onboard fuel storage volume is needed to cover the same distance as current fossil fuel-powered aircrafts. In addition, H2-powered large passenger planes would require significant changes to aircraft design, making it less cost effective in the short term when RD&D costs are considered (development of fuel cell technology and liquid hydrogen tanks, aircraft research, hydrogen infrastructure, fleet output, etc). Industry experts anticipate that it will take 10 to 15 years to make these important advancements. Lastly, contrail prediction models rely on a variety of input data, including flight trajectories, aircraft and engine parameters, fuel characteristics, and weather data. However, the availability and accuracy of some of these data inputs is still a challenge, as no standardization exists. Who is our guest? Matteo Mirolo is Head of Policy and Strategy, Contrails at Breakthrough Energy, an organization founded by Bill Gates to spur innovation in clean energy and address climate change. Prior to that he was sustainable aviation policy manager at Transport & Environment (clean transport advocacy group). Mirolo is also a member of the sustainability advisory panel at Air New Zealand. ResourcesIPCC Sixth Assessment Report: TransportThe contribution of global aviation to anthropogenic climate forcing for 2000 to 2018BiofuelsNASA-DLR Study Finds Sustainable Aviation Fuel Can Reduce ContrailsHydrogen could power the next-gen aircraft of tomorrowLand-Use Impacts of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand ChallengeHow much biofuel would we need to decarbonise aviation?Hydrogen-powered aviationFurther readingAviation Contrails The missing policies on aviation emissions For a transcript of this episode, please visit https://climatebreak.org/eliminating-contrails-to-increase-aircraft-sustainability-with-matteo-mirolo/.

Just 60% of Air New Zealand's trans-Tasman flights jetted off on time last month. A report by the Ministry of Transport shows aviation performance for April. It reveals 82% of the airline's domestic flights were on time, taking off within 15 minutes of their scheduled time. Air New Zealand's highest cancellation rate was on its Rotorua to Auckland route, with just 52 of 65 scheduled flights flown. Associate Transport Minister James Meager told Mike Hosking these figures aren't acceptable, but will be helpful. He says it will help them focus on the regions that are suffering from poor performance. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just 60% of Air New Zealand's trans-Tasman flights took off within 15 minutes of their scheduled time last month. A report by the Ministry of Transport shows airline performance for April. 78% of Jetstar's flights between Australia and New Zealand left on time, and 70% for Qantas. Aviation commentator Peter Clark told Ryan Bridge Air New Zealand's has a large fleet, which means more planes needing attention. He says aircrafts have to be turned around, serviced, and catered every flight. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, Friday the 30th of May Full Show Podcast 2025, the Ministry of Education's been ordered to prosecute parents who who don't regularly send their children to school, Darfield school Principal Andy England shares his thoughts. Beef and Lamb NZ are praising the government's RMA announcement Chairperson Kate Acland explains it's benefits. New data on plane arrivals shows Air New Zealand is falling behind, Aviation Commentator Peter Clark shares his thoughts. Europe Correspondent Vincent McAviney shares the latest on police naming the man charged in relation to a car crash during the Liverpool parade. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some complex airline problems might be solved with another type of aircraft now operating in an Auckland warehouse. Air New Zealand has teamed up with Spark, Ericsson and Canadian firm Cypher Robotics to deploy a robot-tethered drone. The airline and the telco said they worked together to create New Zealand's first private 5G network for business. Mark Beder, Spark New Zealand customer director for enterprise and government, says the size and height of the warehouse has presented challenges. "It's about how they can do this more efficiently and more effectively over time." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some complex airline problems might be solved with another type of aircraft now operating in an Auckland warehouse. Air New Zealand has teamed up with Spark, Ericsson and Canadian firm Cypher Robotics to deploy a robot-tethered drone. The airline and the telco said they worked together to create New Zealand's first private 5G network for business. Mark Beder, Spark New Zealand customer director for enterprise and government, says the size and height of the warehouse has presented challenges. "It's about how they can do this more efficiently and more effectively over time." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air New Zealand is to operate a 171-seat Airbus service between Hamilton and Christchurch from 18 September.

Air New Zealand is bringing domestic jets back to Hamilton, for the first time in 25 years. Airbus A320 Jets will fly the airline's Hamilton-Christchurch route from September. It'll add about 25,000 seats a year between the cities. The airline's general domestic manager, Kate O'Brien, says it's one of their fastest growing regional routes. "We've had a number of our aircraft out - we're starting to see some of those aircraft come back into the fleet, which means that we can look to grow some of our domestic routes." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air New Zealand is bringing domestic jets back to Hamilton, for the first time in 25 years. Airbus A320 Jets will fly the airline's Hamilton-Christchurch route from September. It'll add about 25,000 seats a year between the cities. The airline's general domestic manager, Kate O'Brien, says it's one of their fastest growing regional routes. "We've had a number of our aircraft out - we're starting to see some of those aircraft come back into the fleet, which means that we can look to grow some of our domestic routes." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Repairs get underway in Auckland on Monday on an Air New Zealand plane left with a hole after it hit an air-bridge. Air New Zealand's chief safety and risk officer Nathan McGraw spoke to Corin Dann.

After five tumultuous years as head of Air New Zealand, CEO Greg Foran is preparing to hang up his wings this October. Between COVID-19 border closures, fleet delays, maintenance issues and other problems, it's fair to say the Kiwi flag carrier has had a rough half-decade – but how well has it weathered the storm? On location in Auckland, Australian Aviation's Jake Nelson talks to Foran about his tenure, what he might have done differently, and what might be next for the airline. Plus, Adam and Jake discuss the rest of the week's news, including Qantas' ongoing attempts to draw a line under the Joyce era. Jake Nelson travelled as a guest of Air New Zealand.

A new report suggests the increase in domestic air fares may be due to a lack of the right planes. In particular, airlines don't seem to have access to suitable 19-50 seat passenger aircraft. Air New Zealand has abandoned some of their regional routes - but the gap in the market hasn't been filled. Air Chathams chief commercial officer Duane Emeny speculates further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report suggests the increase in domestic air fares may be due to a lack of the right planes. In particular, airlines don't seem to have access to suitable 19-50 seat passenger aircraft. Air New Zealand has abandoned some of their regional routes - but the gap in the market hasn't been filled. Air Chathams chief commercial officer Duane Emeny speculates further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More people could be set to fly Jetstar due to ongoing angst around aviation prices. This comes following a Commerce Commission complaint from a man who was stunned by the cost of an Air New Zealand direct flight to Wellington. The airline defended its prices, saying their fares reflected the 'true cost of flying'. Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully told Mike Hosking travel remains important to people, and they play an important role. She says most people are feeling a cost of living pressure, and that's where Jetstar becomes a good choice. It's also seen an uptick in reliability. Tully says that based on their operational performance report, they were more reliable than Air New Zealand in March. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 8th of May, our unemployment numbers look to have peaked, and we have the latest report from the advisory group for organised crime. Would you be happy if Mark Lundy moved into your neighbourhood? Should we know where a high-profile prisoner is reintegrating back into society? Outgoing Air NZ CEO Greg Foran gives his first in-depth interview since announcing his resignation. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Foran knew his time with Air New Zealand was limited from the get go. The outgoing CEO announced his resignation in March, planning to stay on until October. He began at Air NZ in early 2020, replacing Christopher Luxon. Foran told Mike Hosking he knew in the back of his mind he'd probably only do about five or six years with the company, as he has other things he's keen to do. He says it's been one of the peak learning experiences he's had, and he's a far better leader today than he was before he took the job. He also weighed in on the country's tourism numbers. He's been in Rotorua this week for the national tourism industry summit, TRENZ. Foran told Hosking overseas visitor arrivals last year were only 87% of pre-Covid levels in 2019. He believes by this time next year, numbers will be back over 100% compared to pre-Covid. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Tory Whanau: 9/10 She scored it herself and why wouldn't you, shouldn't you, when you are as brilliant as her? God, she deserves a holiday. Donald Trump: 7/10 For the sheer madness, calamity and unbelievable amount of bullshit he has spouted in 100 days. You will never see the likes again, unless of course he runs for a third and fourth term. Auckland FC: 8/10 You can't argue with that execution of success. Have a dream, get a team and win the competition. That's brilliant! Canada: 7/10 Election of the year so far and will almost certainly beat tomorrow's in Australia, unless Dutton does a Morrison. And I'm not running odds on that. Toyota: 7/10 The All Blacks deal is a nice fit. How good will Tamaiti Williams look in a Yaris? James Meager: 3/10 For saying random stuff like he's looking into helping Air New Zealand into the regions and getting fares down. He's also looking to get butter under $4 a block. LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Commerce Commission has confirmed it will not be formally putting the cost of flying under the microscope. Rangitata MP James Meager has suggested the Government could help keep fares competitive by supporting regional airlines. It's been revealed some flights to Pacific Island nations are cheaper than certain trips within New Zealand. Commission Chair Dr John Small says flying short routes with low demand is very expensive. "There's no law against charging high prices - that's the reality of things in New Zealand. If it's a monopoly - on a monopoly route - it's potentially able to be regulated." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air New Zealand wants to tap into more sustainable aviation fuel - to meet net zero emissions by 2050. It's aiming to cut well-to-wake jet fuel greenhouse gas emissions by 20-to-25-percent in five years, compared to pre-Covid. Air New Zealand's Kiri Hannifin says this is the main way airlines can de-carbonise. She says sustainable fuel is costly, but there's ongoing work looking at keeping airfare prices fair - especially for domestic travel. "Why it's so expensive at the moment is because there's hardly any available, so the more demand there is, the more supply there'll be available - and that will help get the prices down." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Consumer Affairs minister is watching Air New Zealand's ticket prices closely and talks to the airline regularly. But don't expect government action anytime soon. The government's all but ruled out regulating prices and won't commit to a market study. Air New Zealand said its costs have gone up about 30 percent in the past three years and it's not price gouging. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister, Scott Simpson spoke to Lisa Owen.

Air New Zealand has announced a new climate action forecast for 2030, which it is describing as "guidance" on how it expects to perform rather than setting a target. Air New Zealand's chief sustainability and corporate affairs officer Kiri Hannifin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A businessman who tried to succeed in the New Zealand aviation sector says Air New Zealand systematically breaks down competitors to maintain their effective monopoly. Ewan Wilson spoke to Alexa Cook.

In today's episode, the Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections, Labor leader Anthony Albanese remains on track to become the first Australia Prime Minister in more than 20 years to win consecutive elections, the Green MP for Rongotai says the party's support remains strong in Wellington, despite Mayor Tory Whanau stepping down after one term, a businessman who tried to succeed in the New Zealand aviation sector says Air New Zealand systematically breaks down competitors to maintain their effective monopoly, and the Canadian Liberal Party has won a fourth consecutive term.

New Zealand's Airports Association has voiced disapproval with the latest review of their regulatory arrangements - and suggested the scrutiny needs to be on Air New Zealand. MBIE has launched another review of airport regulations, just three weeks after the Commerce Commission gave Auckland Airport the tick of approval for an upgrade. NZ Airports Association CEO Billie Moore says it's clear there's plenty of strain on the domestic market - and Air New Zealand has a 'monopoly' over that market. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Checkpoint has been inundated with messages from people affected by the cost of Air New Zealand's domestic flights. That includes a Rotorua man, who instead of flying direct to Christchurch for work, leaves home at 1:30 in the morning to drive to Auckland Airport in order to save hundreds on air fares. An 18-year-old also can't come home for his first university holidays because of the cost of flights. Air New Zealand's chief financial officer Richard Thomson spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Dame Denise L'Estrange-Corbet & Anton Mathews.  They discuss the death of Pope Francis and the state of the Catholic Church, along with accusations Air New Zealand is being tone deaf for announcing new uniforms at a time of high regional fares.

Air New Zealand is refreshing their look, unveiling a brand-new uniform for their staff. The update comes 14 years after their last redesign – the collection designed by Kiwi designer Emilia Wickstead. And although Kevin Milne thinks they look pretty good, he does have a few questions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Beijing has insisted it won't back down in the face of US President Trump's increasing tariffs on Chinese goods which now stand at 145 percent, Air New Zealand has unveiled its new uniform, we have our weekly political panel and Kerry-Anne Walsh brings us the latest from Australia.

Air New Zealand has unveiled its new uniform, set to replace the colourful Dame Trelise Cooper design staff have been sporting since 2010. The new design was created by London-based New Zealand fashion designer Emilia Wickstead in collaboration with artist Te Rangitu Netana. Wickstead spoke to Paddy Gower.

Air New Zealand has yet to explain exactly what a passenger was carrying in their hand luggage that forced a plane to divert to New Plymouth on Tuesday night. Passenger Cally McKenzie spoke to Alexa Cook.

In this month's podcast, Helen is joined by Jeremy Todd, Head of Research & Insight at Air New Zealand, Trish Roberts, Experience Management Director, and Tom Magill, Associate Director of Ipsos New Zealand.This episode celebrates the success of the Air New Zealand CX programme, delivered by Ipsos with Medallia. At the 2024 Research Association Awards NZ, our exceptional Ipsos team won the 'Most Effective Agency' award among 10 nominations, winning in 7 awards. Alongside Air New Zealand, we jointly received the Gold Award. Tune in to learn about the award and discover the insights from our experience of how the teams collaborated to deliver an impactful CX programme. Air New Zealand, one of the nation's most loved brands, identified Customer Experience as the Number 1 driver of Corporate Reputation. The challenges brought on by COVID-19 grounded airlines, and when the world began to reopen, customer expectations rebounded to pre-COVID levels, while the airline was still rebuilding. Performance scores were not meeting the anticipated standards. The Ipsos team was commissioned to "look under the hood" of the programme at the wealth of data collected, to pinpoint exactly where the business needs to invest to meet and exceed expectations, ensuring the maintenance of their loyal customer base. Our Global data science and analytics team modelled the data to identify the key drivers of the experience and developed a simulator to demonstrate the Return on CX Investment (ROCXI) if changes were implemented. This shifted the research from a retrospective view to a forward-focused, fact-based programme that identified where Experience Design investments were required. Tune in to discover how the team designed an award-winning programme which tuned into stakeholders' needs to reorient the business around the customer once again.#ipsos #airnewzealand #cx #medallia #researchassociationNZ

Auckland Airport is lowering its prices after the Commerce Commission said it was overcharging by $190 million. The Commission has today published its final report on Auckland Airport's 2022-2027 price setting event, concluding the Airport's forecast revenue is excessive and its targeted returns are unreasonably high. The Commission says businesses and consumers are the ones likely carrying much of this cost-burden. Last year Air New Zealand said the airport's charges were expected to add about $46 to the price of a domestic ticket by 2032. Last year the Commission issued a draft report suggesting prices were too high - and Auckland Airport said it would consider lowering them once the final report came through. Today, that report confirms the findings and as a result Auckland Airport said it would drop prices for the remaining two years of the price period. Commissioner Vhari McWha talks to Kathryn.

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Direct flights to India are one step closer following a codeshare agreement signing between Air New Zealand and Air India. Passengers will be able to travel from Indian counties Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai on their national airline, and connect at Sydney, Melbourne or Singapore and onto New Zealand. Both airlines revealed they are aiming for direct flights in 2028. Indian New Zealand Business Council Chair Bharat Chawla talks to Tim Beveridge about what this means for New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate O' Brien has been the General Manager of Loyalty at Air New Zealand for the past five years. Kate leads and holds responsibility for the Loyalty business including strategy development and execution, partner relationships and negotiations, airline loyalty tiers and benefits, data and analytics and P&L ownership.Hosted by Carly NeubauerShow notes:1) Kate O' Brien2) Air New Zealand3) Air Points4) Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. - Brené Brown

Four projects have been named by Treasury as ready-to-go public-private partnership projects as major banks and investment funds come to the country for an infrastructure summit at the end of this week. 

There's a belief outgoing Air New Zealand boss Greg Foran's lack of aviation experience may have hurt his career. He's announced he'll leave the company in October. Foran's told his board the time's right to step down, and the airline is well set up for the future. Forsyth Barr head of research, Andy Bowley told Mike Hosking Foran's had to deal with Covid, a national recession, and engine maintenance issues throughout his tenure. He says it's also been the biggest period of inflation seen in a generation, which added up, has been pretty challenging. The company will also have little trouble finding a new CEO. Bowley told Hosking the company has a history of attracting talented people for the role from around the world. He says they're typically Kiwis, who have learnt their trade offshore. The CEO before Foran was none other than now Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our air traffic management provider's signalling its own prices will soar, come July. Airways NZ's proposing a 7.7% price rise for airlines – a per seat increase of up to $2.80. Air New Zealand warns it could bring detrimental impacts, while the Aviation Industry Association struggles to see how it could be justified. Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director Cath O'Brien told Mike Hosking she's not a fan of the proposal. She acknowledges Airways have projects to invest in, but says it's the latest in a long list of price increases for airlines flying here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air New Zealand's expecting a rough financial ride this year, as it prepares to ground more planes for engine maintenance. It's profit for the half year ended December dipped 18 percent compared with a year ago, a net profit of 106 million dollars. Among its problems; the economic slow down and engine faults that have required unscheduled maintenance. Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran spoke to Lisa Owen.

Air New Zealand profits are struggling with headwinds.

Air New Zealand said a flight to Dunedin last Saturday was forced to off load passengers after excess fuel pushed it over the safe weight limit. Passengers have told RNZ just before take off an airline staffer asked for volunteers to get off the plane because of weight issue and warned all baggage would be off loaded if no one disembarked. But Air New Zealand said baggage wasn't the problem and flight NZ681 from Auckland was actually overfuelled which meant the total payload exceeded the safe operating limit. Air New Zealand General Manager of Airports Kate Boyer spoke to Lisa Owen.

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A passenger on an New Zealand flight to Dunedin on Saturday said customers were told there was 1300 kilograms of extra luggage on a flight packed with students heading for university. Just before the flight was due to take off, passenger Michael Riddell said Air New Zealand official asked for thirteen volunteers to get off the plane to lighten the load or all the baggage would be left behind. He was heading south with his wife and daughter to drop her off at Otago University - but got off the flight when the call went out. Michael Riddell explained how things unfolded.

Hopes are high that a sustainable aviation fuel industry will be able to take off in Aotearoa, bringing skilled employment to regional New Zealand - including areas that've lost jobs in recent pulp and timber mill closures. Last year, Air New Zealand lead a study which found New Zealand could make up to 102-million-litres of sustainable aviation fuel or SAF each year, using woodchips and other waste from the forestry industry. That would be enough to save 230,000 tonnes of aviation carbon emissions each year. Luka Forman has more.