Air New Zealand is increasing capacity across the South Pacific, enabling more Kiwis – and Australians – to sneak away for a cheeky beach holiday.
From November 2024 to March 2025, Air New Zealand will add tens of thousands of seats to its South Pacific network, a near double-digit rise in capacity (nine per cent) for the period.
Increases compared to current capacity will include:
- Auckland-Samoa: 13,000 additional seats
- Auckland-Nadi: 12,000 additional seats
- Auckland-Tonga: 7,000 additional seats
- Auckland-Rarotonga: 7,000 additional seats
- Auckland-Tahiti: 2,500 additional seats
Air New Zealand’s growth in capacity will also give Aussies more options for reaching the South Pacific. Currently, there are no nonstop flights between Australia and Tahiti, while services to Samoa, Tonga and Rarotonga from the East Coast are limited to just a handful of services.
“With more seats to the Pacific it’s time to escape to the beach and sunshine,” Air New Zealand Chief Customer and Sales Officer Leanne Geraghty said.
“Customers will be smiling cheek to cheek with so many seats available. This summer is all about being a beach bum.”
Geraghty added that customers would have a bonus of Air New Zealand’s new Seats to Suit offering, “now available on our international short haul flights”.
“This means they’ll have access to free movies and entertainment, snacks, and affordable flexibility,” she remarked.
“Whether you’re packing light or prefer full coverage, the Pacific is calling this summer, so get cracking and book now.
“But remember the age-old undies/togs debate and keep your itsy bitsy teeny weeny bikini to the beach or pool.”
Read more about NZ’s Seats to Suit fares here.
Read our review of Air New Zealand’s Brisbane-Auckland-Los Angeles service, where we find a quick layover is just the trick to break up the trans-Pacific trip.
Last month, the Kiwi carrier recommenced its seasonal service between Auckland and the Sunshine Coast.
