Virgin Atlantic and Air NZ to codeshare

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crazydave98

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Thought this would interest members - VS and NZ to codeshare.

Press Release below (sorry about punctuation - something messed up in cut and paste)

Air New Zealand Announces Code Sharing Agreement with Virgin Atlantic​

Air New Zealand and Virgin Atlantic have signed a code sharing agreement offering more flexibility and choice on routings between the UK and New Zealand for both carriers passengers.
This code share agreement follows a long history of interline cooperation, including a reciprocal Frequent Flyer Partnership between the two airlines, with passengers already travelling on routes between the UK and New Zealand on each others services.

Both airlines offer highly complementary products and services and a seamless transfer experience for customers making connections across their networks. Air New Zealands Business Premier seat has a version of Virgin Atlantics Upper Class Suite so passengers can enjoy the same award winning comfort when flying on both carriers.

This new code share agreement provides yet further connectivity options for our customers as well as providing important connectivity for Virgin Atlantic customers to New Zealand and also the Cook Islands, says Rob Fyfe, Chief Executive Officer of Air New Zealand.

We are thrilled to announce this new code share with Air New Zealand, says Steve Ridgway, Chief Executive of Virgin Atlantic.
“With award winning Business Class and Premium Economy products along with the excellent service onboard, both airlines complement each other perfectly and we are sure that passengers will enjoy the advantages of this new partnership.
Passengers will be able to book with Virgin Atlantic to travel on connecting journeys on the following Air New Zealand routes using Virgins VS flight code:
Los Angeles – Rarotonga
San Francisco – Auckland
Sydney – Auckland
Sydney – Christchurch
Sydney - Wellington
Auckland – Christchurch
Auckland – Wellington
Auckland –Queenstown
Auckland – Rarotonga

Air New Zealands passengers will be able to book on Virgin Atlantics services between London Heathrow and San Francisco and between Hong Kong and Sydney for connecting journeys using Air New Zealands NZ flight code.

The two carriers expect the code share to come into force on 28 February 2011 after obtaining the relevant government approvals.
 
I know this is slightly different to what you’re saying here, but in light of this I wonder if Air NZ would be interested in buying the share of Virgin Atlantic from SIA?

Still waiting to see how Velocity will tie in with Air NZ’s flights, but this sounds good for the Virgin brands.
 
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