Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand is the flag carrier and largest airline of New Zealand, operating an extensive domestic network across the country as well as long-haul international services to destinations in Australia, the Pacific Islands, Asia, the Americas, and the United Kingdom. The airline is majority owned by the New Zealand government and is widely regarded as one of the world's leading carriers in terms of safety, service, and innovation. Founded in 1940 as Tasman Empire Airways Limited (TEAL), the airline was rebranded as Air New Zealand in 1965. It is headquartered in Auckland and uses Auckland Airport as its primary international hub, with Christchurch and Wellington serving as important domestic hubs. Air New Zealand is a member of the Star Alliance global airline network and has consistently won international awards for cabin crew service, in-flight entertainment, and safety. The airline is also known for its creative and humorous in-flight safety videos, which have garnered global attention.