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Quick facts about Air New Zealand

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Air New Zealand (IATA: NZ, ICAO: ANZ) is a NZ airline and a member of the Star Alliance alliance.

Air New Zealand is the flag carrier of New Zealand and one of the most consistently praised airlines in the Southern Hemisphere, a member of the Star Alliance. Known for its innovative safety videos and relaxed Kiwi hospitality, Air New Zealand operates a comprehensive domestic New Zealand network alongside long-haul routes to Australia, Asia, the Americas, and the UK.

Did you know? Air New Zealand holds the world record for the most consecutive Skytrax Airline of the Year wins in the tourism category and is the only carrier to have made safety demonstrations featuring the cast of The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Air New Zealand — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for Air New Zealand passengers

Main Hubs
Auckland (AKL), Christchurch (CHC), Wellington (WLG)
Founded
1940 — 86 years of service
Fleet Size
~110 aircraft
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, Airbus A320neo, ATR 72-600, Boeing 777-300ER
Destinations
55+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Economy: 23kg checked bag on long-haul. Short-haul/Seat and Carry Fare: no free bag. Carry-on: 7kg. Business Premier: 2 bags. Check exact fare rules at booking.
Check-in Tips
Air New Zealand online check-in opens 24 hours before departure. Auckland Airport is New Zealand's primary international gateway — transfers between international and domestic require walking between terminals.

How to Track Air New Zealand Flights

Tracking a Air New Zealand flight on Departra is simple. Enter your NZ flight number in the search box above — for example, NZ100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.