Air New Zealand Offers Special Fare for Winter Down Under; Fly Los Angeles to Auckland for $899, a Savings of Nearly 40 Percent.

Lifestyle Editors/Travel Writers

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 7, 2003

Air New Zealand announced a special fare of $899 roundtrip from Los Angeles to Auckland. The special fare is available for purchase by April 1, 2003, for travel between May 1 and August 31, 2003. This fare represents savings of nearly 40 percent off the regular advertised fare.

"May through August is winter in New Zealand, with mild temperatures of 50-59 degrees. It's a time of winter festivals and carnivals, skiing and much, much more, " said John Petersen, Acting Vice President - The Americas, Air New Zealand. "Although winter down under, North Americans will be warmly welcomed by friendly and hospitable New Zealanders."

Summer Fare travel must take place between May 1 and August 31, 2003, and must be booked prior to April 1, 2003. A minimum stay of six days is required and the maximum stay permitted is one month. Children's fares are also available. Fares do not include taxes. Special restrictions, terms and conditions apply. Tickets may be booked through travel agents or directly with the airline by calling 1-800/369-6867.

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 the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, 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 for Web specials or call 1-800/369-6867. Travel agents can visit www.airnztravelagent.com or call 1-800/262-2468.