Wellington WLG to Queenstown ZQN flight with Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand is the flag carrier and national airline of New Zealand, based in Auckland. Established in 1940 as Tasman Empire Airways Limited (TEAL), it was renamed Air New Zealand in 1965 and later merged with the domestic New Zealand National Airways Corporation (NAC) in 1978. The airline operates scheduled passenger and cargo flights to 20 domestic and 28 international destinations, primarily within the Pacific Rim, with long-haul services to Asia and North America. A member of the Star Alliance since 1999, Air New Zealand utilizes a modern fleet including Airbus A320s, Boeing 777s, and Boeing 787s, as well as ATR 72 and Bombardier Q300 turboprops for regional routes. The airline is known for its commitment to connecting New Zealanders and the country to the world.

Jetstar Airways is an Australian low-cost airline headquartered in Melbourne and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group. Established in 2003, it began domestic passenger services in May 2004 and expanded to international services in December 2005. Jetstar operates an extensive domestic and international network, serving over 75 destinations with more than 4,000 flights a week. The airline utilizes a fleet primarily consisting of Airbus A320 family aircraft and Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Jetstar is part of Qantas' two-brand strategy, positioning itself in the low-cost market while Qantas Airways focuses on the premium full-service market. The Jetstar Group also includes joint ventures like Jetstar Asia in Singapore and Jetstar Japan.