Air New Zealand Introduces New Low Fare Including Optional Pacific Island Stopover; Save Nearly 40 Percent.

Business Editors/Travel Writers

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 2003

Visit New Zealand this winter on an international journey to include a warm pacific island and the summer season in New Zealand. Air New Zealand announced a new fare available for purchase now through November 18, 2003, for travel between January 8 and February 29, 2004.

A fare of $1,198 is available for flights from Los Angeles to Auckland, including an optional free stopover en route to New Zealand in Fiji, Tahiti, the Cook Islands, Western Samoa or Tonga. This fare represents savings of nearly 40 percent off regular advertised fares. Non-stop flights are also available.

"This is a great opportunity for those in the U.S. to vacation in New Zealand," said Gus Gilmore, Vice President - Western Region, Air New Zealand. "Even without the optional stopover, this fare would be considered a great deal. With the added value of the stopover, the fare to New Zealand is too low not to take advantage of."

The optional free stopover will give passengers the opportunity to experience the beauty and culture of the Pacific islands as well as the exquisite food, wine and scenery of New Zealand. North American visitors are warmly welcomed in the South Pacific. With the current exchange rate still very favorable to the U.S. dollar, visitors find that their money goes a long way in New Zealand. For further information about summer in New Zealand, visit www.summerinnewzealand.com.

Minimum stay is six days and the maximum stay is one month. Tickets must be issued prior to November 18, 2003. Children's fares are available. Fares do not include taxes. Special restrictions, terms and conditions apply. Seats are limited. Tickets may be booked through travel agents or directly with the airline by calling 1-800-369-6867. Visit www.airnewzealand.com/usa for additional web specials.

Air New Zealand offers more direct flights to the South Pacific than any other airline, including a total of 34 flights per week from Los Angeles to New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Australia, Fiji, Tahiti, the Cook Islands, Tonga and Samoa. The readers of Conde Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure magazines consistently rate Air New Zealand among the world's best international airlines. Visit Air New Zealand online at www.airnewzealand.com/usa for web specials or call 1-800-369-6867.