Bucket List Deal for a Drop in the Bucket

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Discover New Zealand with airfares that are only a drop in the bucket with Air New Zealand’s two new specials. Starting at $848*, travelers can book round-trip airfare from the United States to Auckland, New Zealand.

“Best Business Class to Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific”

Air New Zealand’s new Airpass allows travellers to cross more items off their bucket list than ever before. For a limited time only, the innovative new Airpass allows Air New Zealand passengers to add three more New Zealand destinations to their itinerary for only $150 more.

For both specials, travellers must book on the Air New Zealand website by January 31, 2011, for travel commencing May 1 – June 8, 2011.

In New Zealand, travelers can embark on unique journeys in each region, from Rotorua to Queenstown. New Zealand’s stunning natural attractions are matched by pure culture and extreme adventure, making this special offer on Air New Zealand the perfect opportunity for the deal-savvy traveler.

The Airpass provides a variety of options to provide an inspiring journey for any traveller. A very popular route suited to the Airpass is Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch and Queenstown. Sauvignon blanc aficionados will delight on a wine journey through Auckland, Napier, Wellington and Bleheim. Outdoors enthusiasts may enjoy a rugged trip to Nelson, the gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park, and on to Queenstown, the Adventure Capital of the South Pacific.

*Includes fuel surcharge. Excludes Government fees and taxes of up to $89 USD, depending on routing, which encompasses the Passenger Facility Charge of $4.50 and the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 USD per person per enplanement in the USA to a maximum of $10.00 USD. Entire journey must be purchased in one transaction and prior to departure. Taxes are subject to currency exchange fluctuation and may vary from the estimated taxes shown. Additional baggage charges may apply. Other terms & conditions apply.

About Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand offers more direct flights to the South Pacific than any other airline, including non-stop flights from San Francisco, Los Angeles, Honolulu and Vancouver to New Zealand, as well as Los Angeles non-stop to the Cook Islands and Samoa. Other popular destinations include Australia, China, Japan and Tonga. In addition to flying non-stop Los Angeles-London, Air New Zealand’s route between London and Hong Kong now allows customers to fly round-the-world on one airline. Consistently rated among the world’s best international airlines, Air New Zealand’s new Inflight Concierge Service provides all passengers with a range of services, from travel advice to assistance with onward bookings. Air New Zealand’s most recent accolades include “Best Business Class to Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific” for the third straight year by Business Traveler Magazine (USA) “Best Transpacific Airline” at the 26^th Airline Industry Awards, “Best Passenger Service” award by Air Transport World magazine, and “Best Business Class Red Wine” for the Martinborough Pinot Noir 2005 at the 2007 Cellars in the Sky awards. United Mileage Plus, US Airways Dividend Miles and Air Canada’s Aeroplan members earn and redeem mileage on select flights. Flight and vacation essentials can be booked on AirNewZealand.com or by calling 1-800-262-1234 in the USA and 1-800-663-5494 in Canada. Air New Zealand is a member of the Star Alliance network.