Auckland Airport’s lost property team aiming for Christmas reunions
15 December 2020
Auckland Airport’s lost property team are hoping to reunite a young traveller with their cuddly bunny before Christmas.
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Auckland Airport Cargo Monitor: Low airfreight capacity set to continue as demand ramps up
14 December 2020
Air cargo capacity is failing to keep pace with demand as economies begin the post-COVID rebuild and it’s a situation that’s set to continue well into the new year.
Read moreTravel advice: How Kiwis can take off perfectly on their summer holidays
03 December 2020
In the year of COVID-19, the busiest days for domestic travel at Auckland Airport have moved from early December to closer to Christmas, with travellers more likely to fly for leisure than business. Anna Cassels-Brown, General Manager Operations, suspects the change reflects a shift in the habits of business travellers.
Read moreAuckland Airport continues strong run on Dow Jones Sustainability Index
02 December 2020
Auckland Airport’s efforts at waste minimisation, achieving science-based carbon-reduction targets and encouraging diversity in the workforce have been recognised by inclusion again in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Asia Pacific.
Read moreGlobal health management recognition for Auckland Airport
01 December 2020
Auckland Airport has become the first airport in New Zealand to gain international endorsement for the health and safety measures introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreAuckland Airport digital twin maps course for international award
30 November 2020
Auckland Airport’s development of Building Information Models (BIM) – or digital replicas of buildings – to support the design and management of key infrastructure assets, has been celebrated with a prestigious international award.
Read moreAirport firefighters putting best foot forward to meet highest challenge
19 November 2020
In 15 years of Sky Tower Stair Challenge fundraising for charity, Auckland Airport’s fire rescue crews have climbed seven times the height of Everest, raising more than half a million dollars.
Read moreGenerous travellers spread Christmas cheer for South Auckland charities
04 November 2020
Traveller numbers might be well down at Auckland Airport, but their generosity is still flying high with $100,000 to be shared out to South Auckland charities through the Twelve Days of Christmas grants programme.
Read moreRunway resurfacing: Auckland Airport brings forward next major runway maintenance project
03 November 2020
Auckland Airport has confirmed plans for a second major maintenance project on its runway, again taking advantage of the reduction in the number of flights brought about by COVID-19 to complete important infrastructure work.
Read more2020 Annual Meeting Chair and Chief Executives addresses
22 October 2020
Good morning and welcome everyone to Auckland Airports annual meeting
Read moreBig moves on Auckland Airport roading network
21 October 2020
COVID-19 might have slowed international passenger numbers but work on Auckland Airport’s roading network continues to crank up.
Read moreProtective layers safeguard travellers as Australian flights take-off
15 October 2020
Auckland Airport is ready to welcome more airlines on the trans-Tasman route as Jetstar and Qantas resume services this Friday, with various technology trials underway at the airport to protect the health and safety of passengers.
Read moreAuckland Airport Cargo Monitor: Avocado volumes smashed by air cargo capacity drop
12 October 2020
Shrinking air freight capacity is having a knock-on effect by reducing export market options for avocado growers, according to the latest data from Auckland Airport.
Read moreAuckland Airport innovation brings international terminal shopping to domestic travellers
06 October 2020
While the fun and excitement of international travel might be on hold for now, Auckland Airport is innovating to bring some of the shopping experience of the international terminal to domestic travellers.
Read moreSchool holiday take off: Advice for travellers passing through Auckland Airport
23 September 2020
Auckland Airport is preparing for its first school holiday season at Alert Level 2, as thousands of Kiwis get ready to fly around the country.
Read moreAuckland Airport Cargo Monitor: Polar Air Cargo adds much needed capacity
03 September 2020
Freight-only operator Polar Air Cargo touches down at Auckland Airport for the first time today in what will be a regular weekly connection between Sydney, Australia and Seoul Incheon Airport, South Korea.
Read moreFY20 Annual Results: Rapid response mitigates historic impact of COVID-19
20 August 2020
Auckland Airport today announced its financial results for the 12 months ended 30 June 2020.
Read moreAnalyst and media webcast for FY20 annual results
17 August 2020
Auckland Airport’s annual results for the year ending 30 June 2020 will be announced on Thursday, 20 August 2020.
Read moreAuckland Airport completes runway maintenance project
14 August 2020
Auckland Airport’s runway will return to its full length on Monday morning after a successful maintenance programme to replace 280 large slabs of concrete.
Read moreAuckland Airport expects busy day at the Domestic terminal and offers advice to travellers
12 August 2020
Travellers are asked to prepare ahead of coming to Auckland Airport today, with more than 13,000 people expected to pass through the domestic terminal doors following the decision to move the Auckland region to Alert Level 3.
Read moreAuckland Airport Cargo Monitor: Impact of COVID-19 revealed in first half cargo capacity
05 August 2020
The cargo capacity crunch continues even as New Zealand businesses return to a post-lockdown normal, according to the latest air freight numbers from Auckland Airport.
Read moreSafe Travel Zone: Auckland Airport’s international terminal to be split into two zones
03 August 2020
Auckland Airport’s international terminal will be separated into two zones as part of a plan to protect the health and safety of people flying to and from countries with which New Zealand has formed a safe travel bubble.
Read moreHow domestic travellers kept Auckland Airport busy during COVID-19 outbreak
31 July 2020
Auckland Airport was one of the busiest in Australasia for the month of June.
Read moreAuckland Airport Cargo Monitor: Lobster hits highs in May air freight volumes
08 July 2020
Pent up demand from Chinese consumers for fresh New Zealand lobster has seen the volume winging its way out of Auckland Airport reach levels not seen since 2015.
Read moreDomestic travel takes off for July school holidays
03 July 2020
New Zealanders are getting out and enjoying their own back yard with Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown the top destinations for passengers departing from Auckland Airport over the school holidays.
Read moreAIA update on 2020 results and organisational change
01 July 2020
Auckland Airport today provides a further update on its response to the outbreak of COVID-19 and outlines Other Significant Items that are expected to impact earnings for the financial year to 30 June 2020 and further proposed changes to the size of the organisation’s workforce.
Read moreThermal blankets to help bed in newly poured runway surface
16 June 2020
The first concrete has been poured as part of Auckland Airport’s runway maintenance project, with workers this morning laying down the cement mix for the first of 280 giant concrete slabs.
Read moreRepatriation service brings first direct Air India flight from Delhi to Auckland
05 June 2020
A repatriation service flying direct from Delhi and arriving at Auckland Airport today will bring Kiwis home and offers a glimpse of possible future airlinks between India and New Zealand.
Read moreAuckland Airport Cargo Monitor: Singapore link provides vital cargo capacity
04 June 2020
Demand for fresh food products drove a 100% increase in air freighted exports to Singapore despite a COVID-19 related drop in cargo capacity, according to the latest figures from Auckland Airport.
Read moreAuckland Airport announces executive team change
03 June 2020
Auckland Airport has announced changes to its executive team. General Manager Retail and Commercial Richard Barker will be leaving the organisation on June 30, following six years with the business.
Read moreThousands of Kiwis travelling for Queen's Birthday weekend
29 May 2020
Confidence in domestic travel is beginning to steadily ramp up, with thousands of Kiwis travelling within New Zealand for Queen’s Birthday.
Read morePavement works take off: Auckland Airport runway to be shortened overnight
24 May 2020
Jet-blast fences will be transported onto Auckland Airport’s runway tonight (Sunday, 24 May) to make way for a $26 million project to replace pavement in the main touchdown zone.
Read moreAuckland Airport: Kitted out and ready for Alert Level 2
13 May 2020
As Kiwis start thinking about where they might travel within New Zealand under Alert Level 2, Auckland Airport has prepared its domestic terminal to welcome more passengers.
Read moreAuckland Airport Cargo Monitor: Appetite for Easter lamb feeds airfreight growth
12 May 2020
Not even a worldwide COVID-19 outbreak could suppress the Northern Hemisphere appetite for a traditional lamb roast at Easter according to the latest air freight figures from Auckland Airport.
Read moreRunway pavement works at Auckland Airport to get underway
11 May 2020
Auckland Airport has brought forward budgeted and planned runway pavement replacement work with construction beginning on the $26 million project in two weeks.
Read moreAuckland Airport provides market update
23 April 2020
Last month, Auckland Airport provided preliminary passenger data for the month of February 2020 and an indication of international passenger data for the first ten days of March 2020.
Read moreUpdate on Auckland Airport runway pavement works
21 April 2020
Planning for the pavement replacement works in the touchdown zone at the eastern end of Auckland Airport’s runway is well advanced, with preparation of the safe operational plan for construction nearing completion.
Read morePhilippine Airlines repatriation service brings Kiwis home to Auckland Airport
20 April 2020
The repatriation flight into Auckland Airport today brought home 184 Kiwis from Manila aboard the Philippine Airlines flight NZPR218 at 12:41pm.
Read moreFewer flights but full staff commitment at Auckland Airport
15 April 2020
There are only a handful of planes arriving at Auckland Airport today, but the Kiwis returning on a repatriation flight from South America were welcomed by a full contingent of airport operational staff this morning.
Read moreAir cargo connections continue in COVID-19 lock-down
13 April 2020
International flights are still landing and taking off at Auckland Airport, but it’s cargo space in the belly of planes rather than passengers that’s providing a vital economic connection. In the next four weeks, around 80 new flights of freight-only passenger planes are scheduled to land at Auckland Airport, in addition to the 20 dedicated freighters each week.
Read moreAuckland Airport switches focus to helping repatriation flights
06 April 2020
As COVID-19 continues to disrupt scheduled services, Auckland Airport is working hard to connect travellers to their destination.
Read moreAuckland Airport strengthens its balance sheet with an equity raise of up to NZ$1.2 billion
06 April 2020
Auckland Airport has announced it is conducting an equity raising of up to $1.2 billion to reinforce its balance sheet and ensure it remains well capitalised during this period of strict border controls and significantly reduced passenger numbers, with the aim of ensuring it is well positioned for a post COVID-19 recovery.
Read moreAirport team stand apart for delivery of smooth operations
31 March 2020
Auckland Airport’s Operations Centre team is keeping the airport running smoothly in the face of COVID-19 by bringing in staff from other departments who have the right experience, and by splitting into three groups separated by large, drop-down dividers.
Read moreTravellers urged to plan ahead and bring travel essentials to Auckland Airport
26 March 2020
Families and other travellers are being encouraged to stock up on any travel necessities before heading to the Auckland Airport international terminal, following changes in the COVID-19 alert system and the closure of many retail stores, cafes and restaurants.
Read moreAuckland Airport provides market update on its response to COVID-19
26 March 2020
Following the outbreak of COVID-19 and the sudden impact on tourism and aviation markets, Auckland Airport today provided a further update on its response to the pandemic.
Read morePublic access changes introduced at Auckland Airport international terminal and two hours free parking
22 March 2020
Public access changes introduced at Auckland Airport international terminal and two hours free parking
Read moreAuckland Airport asks only departing passengers to come into the international terminal
20 March 2020
Auckland Airport is urging travellers to stay at home unless they are confirmed to depart from the international terminal within three hours.
Read moreOperational changes at Auckland Airport
18 March 2020
Today Auckland Airport has made the difficult decision to temporarily stand down our airport volunteers, following the outbreak of COVID-19 and a swift reduction in passenger numbers, down 44% on Monday compared to the same day last year for international travellers.
Read moreAuckland Airport cancels interim dividend for FY20
17 March 2020
Auckland Airport has announced the cancellation of its interim dividend payment following recent developments in the outbreak of COVID-19.
Read moreAuckland Airport suspends earnings guidance for FY20
16 March 2020
Following the international outbreak of COVID-19 and strict new border controls, Auckland Airport has today announced it has suspended earnings guidance for the year to 30 June 2020.
Read moreMedia statement following border changes
15 March 2020
Auckland Airport is working fast to support the new border restrictions introduced by the Government that will come into effect at midnight tonight.
Read moreAuckland Airport revises earnings guidance for FY20
13 March 2020
Following recent developments in the international outbreak of COVID-19 and significant market uncertainty, Auckland Airport has today revised its underlying earnings for the year to 30 June 2020 to between $210 million and $235 million.
Read moreAuckland Airport backs New Zealand tourism and trade following the outbreak of COVID-19
09 March 2020
Auckland Airport is supporting international calls to relax airport slot rules to help airlines protect their businesses through the COVID-19 outbreak with the confidence they can return to regular operations when market conditions improve.
Read moreAuckland International Airport FY20 Interim Results
20 February 2020
Historic period of transformation: $1.2 billion of infrastructure projects now under construction as Auckland Airport announces a new international arrivals area and advances plans for the Domestic Jet Hub.
Read moreAuckland Airport completes runway review
19 February 2020
Auckland Airport has completed a review into two recent runway closures which has confirmed the safety of the runway and its maintenance programme, highlighted factors contributing to the outages and identified opportunities to improve the time taken for maintenance repairs.
Read moreAirport opens 2020 infrastructure drive with southwestern project
12 February 2020
Redevelopment and road-widening of Laurence Stevens Drive aligns with major public-transport projects
Read moreAnalyst and media webcast for FY20 interim results
11 February 2020
Auckland Airport’s interim results for the six months ending 31 December 2019 will be announced on Thursday, 20 February 2020.
Read moreTravellers asked for patience at New Zealand border
03 February 2020
With the introduction of new travel restrictions at the New Zealand border, there may be some flight disruptions and it will take longer for arriving travellers to clear border formalities.
Read moreAuckland Airport response to travel restrictions
02 February 2020
Review your travel plans to China ahead of coming to the airport
Read moreNew café flies into The Landing
29 January 2020
Auckland Airport’s fast-growing business park is welcoming one of Auckland’s top cafe operators, with the opening of Percy, a new eatery at the heart of The Landing.
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