Air New Zealand (Air NZ), the airline company of New Zealand, announced that it will start non-stop flights between the country's largest city Auckland and New York City in the USA, which will last approximately 17 hours and 35 days. Making a written statement on the official website of the airline, Air NZ Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran stated that the first direct flight between Auckland and New York will start on Saturday, September 17, and will operate 3 flights a week.
"It's now easier for Australians to go to New York too," said Foran, adding that 800 staff were back to work once the flights began. And the crews are working around the clock to make sure it's a great flying experience." used the phrase. Air NZ is expected to bring in $65 million a year to the New Zealand economy from its 3 flights per week.