Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand’s trans-Tasman romance is set to be reignited following authorisation of a new codeshare agreement by Australian and New Zealand regulators.
Under the agreement,
Virgin Australia customers will be able to directly book Air New Zealand flights into Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, complementing
Virgin Australia’s Queenstown services. Velocity members will also be able to earn and redeem Velocity Points, and eligible members and guests will have access to lounges when flying across the Tasman.
Virgin Australia Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer Alistair Hartley said the long-awaited partnership would give
Virgin Australia’s customers access to a comprehensive network between Australia and New Zealand.
“Australians share our love of New Zealand and its national carrier and we can’t wait to reignite this partnership before the end of the year,” he said.
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