Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand have launched a new codeshare partnership. Under the agreement, Virgin Australia customers will be able to directly book Air New Zealand flights to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
On Friday (August 23, 2024), Virgin Australia announced the launch of a new codeshare partnership with Air New Zealand, which will allow VA guests to directly book Air New Zealand flights to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. This complements Virgin Australia’s existing service to Queenstown. Additionally, Velocity frequent flyer members will be able to earn and redeem Velocity Points, and eligible members and guests will have access to lounges while flying across the Tasman.
In Friday’s announcement, Virgin Australia’s Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Alistair Hartley, said,
“Australians share our love of New Zealand and its national carrier and we can’t wait to reignite this partnership before the end of the year. The regulators’ endorsement reflects the strong consumer benefits the partnership will unlock, including greater value, choice and loyalty rewards for travellers across the Tasman.”
Air New Zealand’s Chief Transformation and Alliances Officer, Mike Williams, added,
“We know our Aussie friends are a travel-hungry bunch, so whether it’s just a quick weekend trip to catch up with family or wanting to explore more of New Zealand, this partnership provides further options for more Australians to visit beautiful Aotearoa. We look forward to welcoming Virgin Australia customers onboard, offering them our exceptional Kiwi service, including food, our great selection of New Zealand wines, and our crew’s famous Manaaki (care).”
Founded in 2000 by Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Australia operates an extensive domestic network as well as international short-haul, charter and cargo services, along with their award-winning loyalty program, Velocity Frequent Flyer. The Group employs over 6,000 team members and has been a competitor in the Australian aviation landscape for the last 22 years. Virgin Australia offers three seating choices including Business Class, Economy X (extra legroom) and Economy. Since November 2020, the carrier has been incrementally increasing their Boeing 737 fleet by nearly 60 percent, from 58 to 92 airplanes, including the addition of fuel-efficient 737-8 MAX aircraft.
Source: Virgin Australia
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