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Air New Zealand Cuts 5% Flights, Cancels London Route

5/14/2026

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Air New Zealand will cut 5 percent of its flights and begin route consolidation after the July school holidays.
The airline projects a full-year pre-tax loss of $340-$390 million because jet fuel prices have surged.
International services will be reduced, including the cancellation of a planned London route for next year.
CEO Nikhil Ravishankar said cost-cutting will mainly affect support staff rather than frontline employees.
The carrier will not seek government financial assistance.

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Air New Zealand will cut 5 percent of its flights and begin route consolidation after the July school holidays.
The airline projects a full-year pre-tax loss of $340-$390 million because jet fuel prices have surged.
International services will be reduced, including the cancellation of a planned London route for next year.
CEO Nikhil Ravishankar said cost-cutting will mainly affect support staff rather than frontline employees.
The carrier will not seek government financial assistance.