AUCKLAND, New Zealand and NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Air New Zealand touched down at John F. Kennedy International Airport as we speak, marking the first of its continuous flights connecting the metropolis of sails and the metropolis that by no means sleeps.
Minister of Tourism for New Zealand Hon Stuart Nash, Chair Dame Therese Walsh and Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran have been onboard the inaugural flight, together with key tourism and journey companions. Foran says the introduction of a continuous service between Auckland and New York connects his two favourite locations.
“As one of the world’s greatest cities, Air New Zealand is proud to add the Big Apple to its list of 29 international destinations. By adding greater access to the East Coast of the US, we’re connecting our North American customers to the possibilities of 20 destinations within New Zealand as well as the Pacific and Australia, all within easy reach. This is terrific for our customers.”
The airline’s new worldwide menu was debuted onboard NZ2, showcasing the better of New Zealand produce to the world. This options extra alternative in the air, so Premium clients can add the likes of seared salmon from Marlborough, free-range hen from Waikato or bacon, and streamed inexperienced greens or contemporary, crisp salads picked straight from orchards and fields in Gisborne, Waikato and the Manawatū.
As a part of the new menu, Business Premier clients have been welcomed to their eating expertise with an amuse-bouche of New Zealand paua saucisson (abalone sausage) with herb cream and tomato.
Air New Zealand now serves seven locations in North America – Chicago (from 31 October), Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver and (after a lot anticipation), New York City.
The first flight from New York (JFK) to Auckland (AKL) departs at 21:55 ET with an estimated flight time of 17 and a half hours.
Flight schedule between Auckland and New York, efficient 19 September 2022:
|
Flight No. |
Aircraft sort |
From |
To |
Departs |
Arrives |
Frequency |
|
NZ2 |
Boeing 787-9 |
Auckland |
New York |
19:40 |
19:55 |
Mon, Thu, Sat |
|
NZ1 |
New York |
Auckland |
21:55 |
07:30 +2 |
Link to broll video of NZ2 departing Auckland International Airport: https://airnz.sharefile.com/d-s3cb34d348575416dbb78c029e80733ff
Link to photographs of NZ2 departing Auckland International Airport: https://airnz.sharefile.com/share/view/s5ecccadfde2942868faa917770e6c5fd
Link to broll video and pictures of NZ2 arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport and Air New Zealand flight attendants in New York City: https://airnz.sharefile.com/d-sac2061cacfa6460e96d32366eaefe23b
SOURCE Air New Zealand
