Vacation Deals
Auckland & Queenstown On Sale
from $1589
Experience New Zealand’s iconic cities of Queenstown & Auckland on this fabulous…
Auckland & Queenstown with Rotorua
from $1659
Experience the ambiance of three classic cities on your New Zealand vacation!
Rarotonga Getaway
from $1979
This value priced vacation is loaded with inclusions! Receive four dinner vouchers…
Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington & Queenstown
from $2119
Experience New Zealand’s best spots!
Cairns & Auckland
from $2199
A fantastic getaway visiting the harbor city of Auckland, and the gateway to the Great…
Cook Islands, Auckland & Queenstown Escape
from $2299
Experience one of of the South Pacific’s best kept secrets, the Cook Islands and…
Rarotonga & Aitutaki
from $2359
Enjoy a romantic island break, a girlfriends getaway or a Mom & daughter get together…
Aitutaki Getaway
from $2399
Aitutaki offers the most magnificent lagoon that rivals the beauty of Bora Bora, but at…
Cook Islands in Style
from $3429
Welcome to the Cook Islands - the South Pacific’s own secret. Breathe in the…
Down Under Answers & Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand’s story began in April 1940 when its forerunner airline, Tasman Empire Airways Limited (TEAL) was incorporated. TEAL began its first trans-Tasman services with flying boats, and over the years steadily expanded the size and scope of its operations and the extent of its international network. In December 1951, a flying boat service from Auckland via Fiji and the Cook Islands to Tahiti began - it was known as the “Coral Route”. Samoa became part of this route in 1952.
The route network was expanded from Australia and the Pacific to Asia, the USA, the UK and Europe. In October 1953 TEAL became jointly owned by the New Zealand and Australian Governments, and in April 1961 the New Zealand Government assumed full ownership. Thirteen years after TEAL was renamed Air New Zealand, Air New Zealand and NAC merged in April 1978, forming the first New Zealand carrier to offer both international and domestic services.
Air New Zealand is transforming its business to firmly put the customer at the front of all its processes, and Down Under Answers is proud to partner with such a phenomenal airline.
Have you seen Air New Zealand’s latest safety video Fit to Fly starring Richard Simmons? The new ‘Fit to Fly’ safety video went live late March onboard our narrowbody aircraft fleets, and will also be showing on our widebody aircraft from 1 May.
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Seat Sales
Los Angeles to Rarotonga from $956
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LA or SFO to Sydney Economy Class from $1260
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LA or SFO to Sydney Business Premier from $7989
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LA or SFO to Auckland from $979
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Airline News
NZ Revolutionizes Economy Class Travel!
Air New Zealand has just unveiled its transformation of international air travel to an audience of more than 20 journalists from around the world in Auckland.Read More.
NZ Announces Change to Baggage Allowances
NZ will standardize the checked baggage allowance across the entire Air New Zealand network. Effective May 26, 2010, Air New Zealand will change from a weight baggage system to a per piece allowance. The new baggage allowance: Economy: 1 piece up to 50lbs; Premium Economy: 2 pieces up to 50lbs for each piece; Business Premier: 3 pieces up to 50 lbs for each piece.
Air New Zealand Gets Connected
NZ will enable its new Boeing 777-300 aircraft, due for delivery this November, with mobile phone and data capability, allowing passengers to be able to use their iPhone, Blackberry and GSM mobile phones safely in-flight. Standard in-flight roaming costs and other charges still apply, and the new service remains subject to regulatory approval.