ANZ drops Heathrow – Hong Kong

One of the air transport industry’s 'best kept secret' airline routes is in fact to disappear from March next year when Air New Zealand (ANZ) drops its three-year-old Heathrow – Hong Kong service.  The very long established daily route to New Zealand via Los Angles continues and to this end the airline is currently refurbishing its lounge at the Tom Bradley International Terminal due to open next March. (see BTN 6 August)    

Eastbound from London, ANZ competed with British Airways, Cathay Pacific and Virgin Atlantic and, whilst Cathay is replaced westward for practical purposes by both American Airlines and United Airlines, LAX is clearly seen as the stronger operation.  Indications are that extra capacity may be freed up for Trans Pacific services.

In a separate move the airline has formed a strategic agreement with Cathay Pacific on the Auckland – Hong Kong route, effective 12 December.  This will see the two carriers codeshare on existing Auckland and Hong Kong services, while also providing ANZ passengers with connections to mainland China and beyond. www.airnewzealand.com

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