Air New Zealand Facing ‘Unprecedented Competition’ From U.S. Rivals
An intense battle for transpacific passengers is underway, with Air New Zealand having to work hard to maintain its historically strong market position.
Gordon Smith is Airlines Editor at Skift and Editor at Airline Weekly. He’s covered the industry for more than 15 years across television, print, and digital platforms. Since joining Skift in January 2024, he has interviewed more than 20 airline CEOs, often helping make headlines along the way. Send stories/tips via Signal: smithgme.01
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