AIR - Air NZ.

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**** does happen in this industry -- even with Dreamliners

http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/travel...-faulty-brakes

The delay dented the confidence of one frequent flier on the flight, who asked not to be identified. Passengers had been told on Friday that a new part needed to be flown in from Hong Kong and it was the third time in the last few years he had experienced delays due to mechanical problems on the route, he said.

"Twice hydraulic systems, and last night a missing piece of aircraft. I start to wonder if Air New Zealand maintenance is up to scratch or not," he said.

said passenger sounds like a real douche-bag. These planes have less than a years service and don't need heavy maintenance.

[winner69]

The delay dented the confidence of one frequent flier on the flight, who asked not to be identified. Passengers had been told on Friday that a new part needed to be flown in from Hong Kong and it was the third time in the last few years he had experienced delays due to mechanical problems on the route, he said.

"Twice hydraulic systems, and last night a missing piece of aircraft. I start to wonder if Air New Zealand maintenance is up to scratch or not," he said.

said passenger sounds like a real douche-bag. These planes have less than a years service and don't need heavy maintenance.

But then seeing they less than a year old one would think they shouldn't break down!!!

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But then seeing they less than a year old one would think they shouldn't break down!!!

You would think that but things can break regardless of its age. Its just abit unfortunately it happened in Shanghai and not Auckland.

[GuessX]

Oil is now at a seven year low. OPEC's white flag over the weekend brought about by Iran's refusal to limit production means the cartel is now toothless. The market rules, and supply far exceeds demand. Prices have dropped to seven year lows. The cost of energy is now its cheapest in real terms, ever.
And that means air travel is likely to get less expensive.

http://www.interest.co.nz/news/79027...na-fx-outflows

Looks like the nice oil ride will be set to continue for a while longer.

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http://www.interest.co.nz/news/79027...na-fx-outflows

Looks like the nice oil ride will be set to continue for a while longer.

I was just thinking of that today ($38 barrel) as I drove by the $1.90 liter (91) service station!---Hopefully airlines can do a better job of reducing prices.

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Star Alliance member Air New Zealand plans to expand operations for Auckland – Houston route in Northern summer 2016 season, effective 27MAR16. Previously scheduled to operate 3 times a week, the airline now plans to operate this route 5 times a week.

Looks like strong demand.

This was announced late last month.

Source: http://airlineroute.net/2015/11/23/nz-iah-s16/

[Joshuatree]

Thanks for that brend.
"Houston , we have a , solution ,its called AwwwKkland Noo Zeeeland"

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Star Alliance member Air New Zealand plans to expand operations for Auckland – Houston route in Northern summer 2016 season, effective 27MAR16. Previously scheduled to operate 3 times a week, the airline now plans to operate this route 5 times a week.

Looks like strong demand.

This was announced late last month.

Source: http://airlineroute.net/2015/11/23/nz-iah-s16/

15hr flight--guess thats about as long as it gets--I hope they have taken that into consideration with their seating configuration.(Ive got a love-hate thing going on with direct flights (long ones)--Its convenient but sometimes its easier to be able to stretch the legs on a layover.

[skid]

Thanks for that brend.
"Houston , we have a , solution ,its called AwwwKkland Noo Zeeeland"

Be careful--Dem Dare Texaans caary Dem Big ole Guns on der hips

[vin]

$2.845, looking good!