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Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand was particularly impacted by the COVID-19 crisis as New Zealand closed its borders to the world. Since its zero-COVID goal has been dropped, Air New Zealand's international flights have been gradually recovering. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)

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Air New Zealand

IATA/ICAO Code
NZ/ANZ
Airline Type
Full Service Carrier
Year Founded
1965
Alliance
Star Alliance
CEO
Greg Foran
Country
New Zealand

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