DLD 187: In it for the (Ultra) Long Haul
Don't worry: This episode isn't nearly as long as the flights we're talking about. But with Perth-London service launched recently we're all about the very,...
Auckland
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Will Sydney to London fly? Planning for 20+ hours en route. . .
Qantas and Air New Zealand both want to extend their reach, potentially to operating the longest routes in the world and the longest ever commercially...
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Emirates, Qatar Airways Showing Auckland Love
And the new world's longest flight is: Auckland to Dubai on Emirates. At least until Qatar Airways starts up operations.
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The antipodal RTW will soon be viable
Getting a RTW trip on a single alliance is easy. Until you try to stay south of the equator. A Star Alliance antipodal RTW will...
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Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific to partner on Hong Kong service
Seeking greater access for their customers into mainland China markets, Air New Zealand announced an agreement with Cathay Pacific to launch a strategic agreement in December...
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Hawaiian Airlines announces service to Auckland
Hawaiian Airlines is growing their long-haul service offerings in a big way, with Auckland, New Zealand as the newest destination announced. The carrier will be...
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An award ticket that should never have been
A few months ago I was ecstatic after securing an award ticket to New Zealand for this coming December. It wasn’t just that I got...
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SkyTeam heading south – Aerolineas Argentinas to join
The SkyTeam alliance, oft faulted for their lack of coverage south of the equator, is working to rectify that situation with the announcement this week...
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Using (and abusing) OnePass to Australia and New Zealand
Sure, Continental recently announced that they’ll be operating the 787 Dreamliner on the Houston – Auckland route next fall, but in the mean time getting...
