Live: More than 1000 Air NZ flights cancelled. What you need to know

Thursday, 12 March 2026

Air New Zealand’s fuel bill has skyrocketed from $4 million to $7.5 million a day since the conflict in Iran began. CEO Nikhil Ravishankar calls the move to cut 1100 flights a temporary measure to manage 'extreme volatility'.

Air New Zealand has announced it is cancelling 1100 flights over the next six weeks as it consolidates flights due to jet fuel price surges.

CEO Nikhil Ravishankar said it will affect 44,000 customers.

If you have a flight coming up soon, you will likely be watching your notifications closely. Our live blog is here to tell you everything you need to know.