Articles by Grant Bradley
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Business
Going for Gold: Qantas launches bid to snare Air NZ's upper tier flyers
Friday, 15 November 2024, 12:04pmQantas is targeting Air New Zealand’s upper-tier Airpoints members as it looks to grow its loyalty programme here beyond...
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Business
Tourism crawls back towards pre-pandemic levels
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 1:25pmInternational tourism continues its slow recovery, with data out today showing the number of visitors in September was just...
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Business
Air New Zealand v Jetstar: On time reliability revealed
Monday, 11 November 2024, 10:06amAir New Zealand and Jetstar’s reliability improved coming into spring but around 20% of flights still ran late and dozens...
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Business
‘Virtual monopoly’ - Consumer NZ calls for government probe into Air NZ prices
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 1:11pmConsumer NZ says Air NZ’s “virtual monopoly” of domestic aviation is pushing up prices and warrants a government inquiry. It...
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Business
What Air NZ is telling travel agents about tough new rules for US flight disruption
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 12:18pmAirlines face strict automatic refund rules on flights through the United States from tomorrow following a crackdown by the...
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Business
What’s life worth in a plane crash? All airlines must pay out more
Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 3:55pmTravellers will be eligible for higher compensation for international flights, with the International Civil Aviation Organisation...
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Travel
Qantas starting new Dreamliner flights across the Tasman, trimming New York services
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 3:41pmQantas is boosting capacity between Brisbane and Auckland with the addition of Dreamliner flights but will trim back its...
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Business
Air NZ’s domestic cutbacks open gap for competitors, analyst says
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 4:07pmSmaller airlines could fill the void left by Air New Zealand as it cuts its domestic schedule, with the airline “unwittingly”...
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Business
Airlines claim new mall next to Auckland Airport has delayed flights
Monday, 23 September 2024, 8:50pmAirlines are frustrated by traffic congestion caused by Auckland Airport’s Mānawa Bay outlet centre and say some flights...
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Business
New national infrastructure agency to map out 30-year plan
Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 11:16amThe Government is setting up an agency to identify infrastructure priorities for the next three decades. The National Infrastructure...
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Business
Tourism numbers flatlining despite recovery in some markets
Tuesday, 13 August 2024, 12:43pmOverseas visitor arrivals are running 17% below pre-pandemic levels, despite a rise in tourist numbers from China, the United...
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Business
Auckland Airport charges too high - Commerce Commission
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 10:37amThe Commerce Commission says Auckland Airport’s revenue and targeted returns are excessive but its planned investment appears...
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Business
Air New Zealand jobs on the line in cost-cutting drive
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 4:08pmAir New Zealand is consulting a number of corporate staff as it looks to cut jobs. The airline’s chief people officer Nikki...
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Business
Air NZ's message to dead man: 'We’re sorry your plans have changed'
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 10:59amAir New Zealand says it is working to speed up refunds after telling a woman whose father died that she could have to wait...
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Business
Soaring airfares: International prices up 7.2% in a month
Monday, 13 May 2024, 12:04pmKiwi overseas travellers face volatile prices, with international airfares up 7.2 per cent last month compared to March. International...
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Travel
Air New Zealand versus Jetstar: Which airline's the most reliable right now
Monday, 29 April 2024, 4:33pmAir New Zealand’s on-time performance of its domestic jets has slipped in the last three months, with almost a quarter of...
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Business
Why Air New Zealand fares are heading up - again
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 9:31amAir New Zealand long-term domestic fares across all routes went up at midnight amid “challenging” operating conditions as...
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Business
Air NZ warns travel agents of increase in domestic fares
Friday, 19 April 2024, 4:09pmAir New Zealand has told travel agents that long-term domestic fares across all routes will be increasing from April 23. In...
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Business
Teething trouble at Auckland Airport's $300m transport hub leads to tweaks
Monday, 15 April 2024, 12:13pmAuckland Airport is putting in a new buggy service to help disabled passengers use its international terminal following complaints...
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Business
Cockpit mishap could've been behind Latam horror plunge: report
Saturday, 16 March 2024, 7:53amA cockpit mishap could have been the cause of a Latam Airlines’ plane’s frightening drop in mid-air about 300 km west of...
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Business
Air New Zealand simulator centre fire could set back pilot training
Wednesday, 22 November 2023, 3:23pmAir New Zealand is assessing the impact on pilot training after a fire at its flight simulation centre at Auckland Airport. David...
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Business
Bags not: Luggage scam using Auckland Airport offers 1000 unclaimed bags for $3
Tuesday, 24 October 2023, 11:19amA Facebook user fears a scam Auckland Airport promotion is a way of harvesting credit card details. Scammers are offering...
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Business
Air New Zealand warns of ‘significant’ disruption due to engine issues
Tuesday, 12 September 2023, 11:10amAir New Zealand says continued problems affecting Pratt & Whitney engines will cause significant disruption into next year. In...
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Business
Doubling down: Qantas to go daily on Auckland-New York route in battle with Air NZ
Monday, 21 August 2023, 4:06pmQantas has announced more international capacity ahead of additional aircraft returning to its fleet, including going to...
