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Inside Air New Zealand's Matchmaking Flight

Inside Air New Zealand's Matchmaking FlightOct 27th, 2009 at 11:00AM: tweetmeme_url = 'http://www.gadling.com/2009/10/27/inside-air-new-zealands-matchmaking-flight/'; tweetmeme_source = 'Gadling'; When I first heard about Air New Zealand offering a Matchmaking Flight, I was amused. It sounded like a cute promotion from the quirky national airline of a pretty quirky country. And when the invitation came to check out their matchmaking site and cover the flight ...

Air New Zealand turns unsold coach seats into your new bed

Air New Zealand turns unsold coach seats into your new bedOct 23rd, 2009 at 11:30AM: tweetmeme_url = 'http://www.gadling.com/2009/10/23/air-new-zealand-turns-unsold-coach-seats-into-your-new-bed/'; tweetmeme_source = 'Gadling'; Air New Zealand may be coming one step closer to solving the hell that is long haul coach. Starting next April, the airline plans to sell unsold coach class seats to passengers. Now, an empty seat certainly is worth something, but the airline will ...

Air New Zealand Matchmaking Flight cleared for takeoff

Air New Zealand Matchmaking Flight cleared for takeoffSep 24th, 2009 at 8:30AM: Back in May, we told you about Air New Zealand's plan to send a Matchmaking Flight from Los Angeles to Auckland. Well, that flight is now less than three weeks away and more details have been released. Air New Zealand has announced that Jason Mesnick of ABC's "The Bachelor" (along with his girlfriend) will be on the flight, as well. More interesting, however, are the other activities that have ...

Prudes take umbrage with Air New Zealand videos

Prudes take umbrage with Air New Zealand videosJul 13th, 2009 at 10:00AM: Last month, we told you about Air New Zealand's new in-flight safety video that features the flight crew in nothing but body paint. That, of course, came on the heels of their new ad campaign featuring their staff in - you guessed it - nothing but body paint. We thought the in-flight video and television commercial were innovative and quirky examples of an airline showing some actual personality. ...

Air New Zealand brings back body paint for cheeky safety video

Air New Zealand brings back body paint for cheeky safety videoJun 26th, 2009 at 2:30PM: Last month we told you about Air New Zealand's clever and quirky ad campaign that featured their crew in body-painted uniforms. Well, those creative Kiwis are at it again, and this time they're mixing the risque with the safety (that's close enough to a rhyme for me). They've gone ahead and filmed their entire flight safety video in body paint. Seatbelt instructions? In body paint. Life jacket ...

Air New Zealand helps you find love

Air New Zealand helps you find loveMay 14th, 2009 at 10:30AM: First, Air New Zealand gave us bodypainted employees. Now, they're helping us find love. The carrier has announced that it will be offering the world's first Matchmaking Flight. Singles will fly from Los Angeles to Auckland in October after a pre-flight party. Participants can create online profiles in advance of the trip in the hopes of meeting someone along the way. The flight will feature ...

Bodypainted Air New Zealand staff and a really catchy tune

Bodypainted Air New Zealand staff and a really catchy tuneMay 13th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Yes ladies! After many, many, many airline PR stunts only involving the female flight crew, Air New Zealand have finally made a video showing mainly male employees. The employees are all stripped down, and bodypainted to let you know that their fares have nothing to hide - with no unexpected surprises or additional fees. Kudos Air New Zealand, and thanks for the catchy tune (sung by New Zealand ...

Phil Keoghan's tour of Air New Zealand's 747-400

Phil Keoghan's tour of Air New Zealand's 747-400Feb 19th, 2009 at 9:30AM: If you wondered if Phil Keoghan of the Amazing Race has the most awesome job, stop wondering. He does. Just look at this video. What could be more sweeter than this job? Here Phil takes viewers on a tour of first class of Air New Zealand's 747-400 at the Air New Zealand hanger at Los Angeles Airport. The plane was part of an Amazing Race publicity photo shoot. Here was Phil's chance to look ...

Boeing and Air New Zealand to Test 2nd Generation Biofuel

Boeing and Air New Zealand to Test 2nd Generation BiofuelNov 13th, 2008 at 12:30PM: Boeing has announced that it will carry out tests of a new "2nd generation" biofuel using one of its 747s. The plane,owned by Air New Zealand will take off on December 13th. Because it is the first live test, only one of the plane's 4 engines will use the fuel, made from the nuts of jatropha plants (pictured). Jatropha is an inedible plant that is indigenous to Central America and the Caribbean, ...

Air New Zealand Takes In-Flight Service to a New Level

Air New Zealand Takes In-Flight Service to a New LevelJul 23rd, 2008 at 12:00PM: These days, airline passengers expect the worst when they embark on a flight. Yes, they will still get a free bag of salted peanuts, but often have to pay $5 for a beverage to wash them down. Not all airlines are toning down the in-flight offerings, however. Air New Zealand is doing just the opposite by introducing a new breed of air service personnel, the airborne concierge. According to Scott ...

Air New Zealand fumigates its passengers

Air New Zealand fumigates its passengersMar 31st, 2008 at 8:30AM: I'm going to admit to a little ignorance about this strange story in the New Zealand Herald this morning, concerning an Air New Zealand flight yesterday that was fumigated with passengers still on board. A man is complaining of a sore throat, and a baby caught in the noxious fog gagged and threw up. Passengers were left with no official explanation for the spraying, but one traveler who spoke to ...

Air New Zealand to Offer Gay-Themed Flight

Air New Zealand to Offer Gay-Themed FlightSep 15th, 2007 at 10:30PM: Bring on the feather boas, shimmery eye makeup, and stiletto heels. And if you want to sleep, maybe some sleeping pills, because Air New Zealand's gay-themed flight from San Francisco to Sydney promises to be 14 hours of nonstop fun. The flight is scheduled to depart February 25 for the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in Sydney, Australia, which is one of the world's most well-attended gay events. ...

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