Air New Zealand's partnership with Qantas is due to come to and end, and there's growing speculation a new partnership with Virgin Australia could replace it.

If the deal is approved, Virgin Australia could become Air New Zealand's new official domestic partner for Australia - which opens up new opportunities for the airline.

Forsyth Barr Head of Research Andy Bowley says Air New Zealand had a prior partnership with Virgin Australia, but things have since changed.

"You've got to be wary of the inroads Qantas has made across the Tasman since Covid - but also, internationally, for example, the Auckland-JFK service they've successfully launched."  

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Air New Zealand's partnership with Qantas is due to come to and end, and there's growing speculation a new partnership with Virgin Australia could replace it.
If the deal is approved, Virgin Australia could become Air New Zealand's new official domestic partner for Australia - which opens up new opportunities for the airline.
Forsyth Barr Head of Research Andy Bowley says Air New Zealand had a prior partnership with Virgin Australia, but things have since changed.
"You've got to be wary of the inroads Qantas has made across the Tasman since Covid - but also, internationally, for example, the Auckland-JFK service they've successfully launched."&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Andy Bowley: Forsyth Barr Head of Research on Air New Zealand teaming up with Virgin Australia

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