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Air New Zealand expands trans-Tasman services with increased seating capacity

Air New Zealand expands trans-Tasman services with increased seating capacity
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David Morgan Chief Operational Integrity and Safety Officer | Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand is set to enhance its trans-Tasman services with 1.7 million seats available between New Zealand and Australia from October 2025 to March 2026. This move solidifies its status as the largest carrier on this route.

The airline plans to increase capacity by adding 130,000 seats through more frequent flights and deploying widebody aircraft on key routes. Additionally, there will be a boost in premium seating options to cater to both business and leisure travelers.

In support of regional connectivity, Air New Zealand will also introduce over 25,000 extra seats to the Pacific Islands during the summer season. The airline aims for an 8% increase in premium seats across its short-haul network, offering up to 42 weekly widebody jet flights to Australia.

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Air New Zealand's Chief Commercial Officer Jeremy O'Brien stated, "With more aircraft back in service and demand heating up, we're stepping up our services across the Tasman. This isn't just about flying more often. It's about giving our customers better options, more comfort, and more reasons to choose Air New Zealand."

O'Brien emphasized the airline's long-standing commitment: "Air New Zealand has a proud 85-year history of flying across the Tasman – our first flight to Sydney took off in 1940 and we're incredibly proud of that longevity. Our commitment to keeping New Zealand and Australia connected is as strong as ever."

He expressed excitement about upcoming developments: "We're excited to see our new Christchurch–Adelaide route take off later this year, add 30,000 seats on our Auckland-Perth route, celebrate 30 years of flying directly between Queenstown and Sydney in July, and to keep delivering the uniquely Kiwi experience our customers love – on both sides of the ditch."

Key highlights include nearly 30,000 additional seats on the Auckland–Perth route, a significant increase for Auckland-Sydney with an additional 25,000 seats including premium options, and expansions on other major routes such as Auckland-Melbourne and Auckland-Brisbane.

For connections to the Pacific Islands, notable increases are planned for routes such as Auckland-Rarotonga with an additional 8,000 seats and Auckland-Nadi with an added capacity of 8,600 seats.

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