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Approx 44,000 Customers Hit by Air NZ Cancellations; NZ Part of Emergency Oil Release
Air New Zealand faces doubled jet fuel costs due to Middle East conflict, cutting 5% of flights and affecting 44,000 passengers while raising fares and suspending earnings guidance.
- Between March 16 and May 3, Air New Zealand will cancel around 1,100 flights, affecting about 44,000 of the 1.9 million passengers expected in that period.
- The Middle East conflict has doubled jet fuel costs, with last week’s price rising 58.4% to about US$170 a barrel from about US$85, prompting the International Energy Agency to release emergency oil supplies.
- Air New Zealand increased fares this week—domestic +$10, short‑haul +$20, long‑haul +$90—suspended earnings guidance and is contacting affected customers for rebooking or refunds.
- In the coming weeks, airports such as Marlborough and New Plymouth will see reduced services, with Air New Zealand targeting off-peak cuts while maintaining regional links and securing regional mayors' support.
- Travellers are using US stopovers to reach Europe, United Airlines reports surging demand, Qantas Airways raised fares, Cathay Pacific cancelled Dubai and Riyadh flights, and Air New Zealand shares were down one percent on Thursday.
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The Border MailFlight cuts and price hikes: why your next trip to New Zealand just got harder
Air New Zealand will cut 1100 flights, affecting 44,000 passengers from March 16. Discover how Middle East instability is driving global airfare price hikes.
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