Air New Zealand's Planes Are Back. So Why Aren't Flights Getting Cheaper?

Air New Zealand's planes are back. So why aren't flights getting cheaper?

For years, Air New Zealand has been suffering from a plane shortage. Now, all the Boeing 787s are back in the air, and only two Airbus aircraft remain grounded. Does that mean airfares will decrease?

Air New Zealand 2Q27 Christchurch – Perth Operations — AeroRoutes

Published at 1200PDT / 1900GMT 08JUL26 Air New Zealand in the second quarter of 2027 plans to continue serving Christchurch – Perth route, although the 3 weekly flights are scheduled until 07MAY27. Boeing 787-9 operates this route. NZ239 CHC1645 – 1945PER 789 135 NZ240 PER2115 – 0715+1CHC 789 1