Air New Zealand Celebrates New Non-Stop Service with Special Fare; Fly Round-Trip from San Francisco to New Zealand for $791

Business Wire, June 30, 2004

LOS ANGELES -- Air New Zealand is making Middle-Earth more accessible than ever. To celebrate its new non-stop service from San Francisco to Auckland, beginning on June 30, the airline is offering non-stop, round-trip flights at a special fare of $791. The new 12-hour overnight flight from San Francisco to Auckland eliminates the need to connect in Los Angeles or Honolulu, making travel to New Zealand more convenient.

"This special inaugural fare makes a dream vacation possible at a very down-to-earth price," said Air New Zealand Vice President - Western Region, Gerard Gilmore. "We invite San Franciscans to celebrate this new service. In 12 hours, passengers will be in the Southern Hemisphere, enjoying New Zealand's lovely, mild winter."

Tickets may be booked through travel agents or directly with the airline by calling 1-800-369-6867 or by visiting www.airnewzealand.com/usa. The special fare of $791 is valid for travel July 24 through August 31, 2004 and does not include taxes. Travel must be booked by July 11, 2004 and tickets must be issued on or before that date. This fare is for the new non-stop service from San Francisco to Auckland only. Minimum stay is six days; maximum stay is one month. Children's fares are available. Other conditions apply.

No one brings you closer to New Zealand. Air New Zealand offers more direct flights to the South Pacific than any other airline, including a total of 36 flights per week from Los Angeles and Honolulu to the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti, the Cook Islands, Tonga and Samoa. Beginning June 30, 2004, Air New Zealand will operate three flights a week direct from San Francisco International Airport to Auckland.

The readers of Conde Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure magazines consistently rate Air New Zealand among the world's best international airlines. Visit Air New Zealand online at www.airnewzealand.com/usa for web specials or call 1-800-369-6867. Travel agents can visit www.airnztravelagent.com or call 1-800-262-2468.

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