Bali is Air New Zealand’s newest international route

[Jarden S]

3rd February 2012
Kiwis will now be able to fly non-stop to the popular holiday destination of Bali with the launch of Air New Zealand’s new twice weekly service between Auckland and Denpasar Airport.


The Boeing 767-300 service will operate seasonally over the peak demand period of June to October, but has the potential to operate year round if there’s sufficient demand.

Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe says Bali is already a popular destination for Kiwis and the non-stop service will now make it even more accessible.

“Our flight time of eight and a half hours is a significant improvement on the indirect services offered by competitors that can involve long layovers and a total journey time of at least 14 and sometimes more than 24 hours.”

“We’ll be offering our flexible and popular ‘Seats to Suit’ fare structure on the Bali route with great pricing and arrival and departure times to be announced closer to the on-sale date of 23 February,” Mr Fyfe says.

“Bali has a stable tropical climate and great value food and accommodation, making it a really affordable way for New Zealanders to enjoy a resort style holiday in Asia at a fraction of the price of other destinations.”

The inaugural flight will depart on Wednesday June 20, subject to government and regulatory approvals. The Boeing 767-300 has 24 Business Class and 204 Economy Class seats.

Bali is a great addition to Air New Zealand’s portfolio of island destinations which includes Fiji, Tonga, Cook Islands, Samoa, New Caledonia, Tahiti, Vanuatu, Norfolk Island, Niue and Honolulu.

Air New Zealand last operated services between Auckland to Bali in the 1990s using a Boeing 767-200 aircraft.

http://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/press-release-2012-bali-is-air-new-zealands-newest-international-route

Next stop South America!!!

[Andrew Johnson]

this will obviously effect certain airlines that Kiwis curently use to get to Bali eg. via Australia.

[Jarden S]

Yes there was last year 17000 kiwis who visit the country and 11000 Indonesians who came to NZ, so around 500 per week could use the non stop option. They should keep it a year round service there is a market to be had not big enough for 2 airlines if Garuda came back.

[Andrew Johnson]

didn't Garuda fly direct via BNE ?

[Jarden S]

I believe Garuda pulled out in 2006

[Stefan Perkas]

Afternoon all,

The schedules have been released for the Bali flights.

Air New Zealand from 19JUN12 to 13OCT12 is resuming Auckland – Denpasar service, which sees Boeing 767-300ER operates twice weekly. Air New Zealand previously operated service to Denpasar in mid-90s with Boeing 767-200ER, also twice a week.

Reservation is open for the moment, however discounted fares is not open at time this post goes to press.

Schedule for both Summer 2012 and Winter 1995:

NZ245 AKL2350 – 0520+1DPS 763 26
NZ246 DPS0725 – 1925AKL 763 37

Previous schedule from Nov 1995, taken from OAG Worldwide Flight Guide
NZ021 AKL0945 – 1345DPS1445 – 1710SIN 767 36
NZ022 SIN1825 – 2055DPS2200 – 1105+1AKL 767 36


Info from: http://airlineroute.net/2012/02/22/nz-dps-s12/

[Jarden S]

Red eye ex AKL good aircraft utilisation but very early arrival in DPS and late arrival back at 1925 will only allow a few dom connections to WLG and CHC at that time.

[Mark Grima]

Agree that those flight times probably allow good utilisation of their aircraft however they are shocking times to arrive and depart Bali.

If you are staying anywhere else except for the Kuta(ish) area it means modifying your travel plans to spend the night before you fly near the airport.

Personally I just hate early arrivals anywhere...makes a write off for the first day of your trip in my book...that said any holiday to Bali does need a lazy day or two lying around the pool!

I'm very glad JQ and GAs times are better then that :-)

Cheers

M

[Stefan Perkas]

Evening all,

There has been a schedule change to this flight.....

As per 02APR12 GDS timetable and inventory display, Air New Zealand has changed its planned operational schedule for Auckland – Denpasar service, due to resume from 19JUN12. Service operates until 14OCT12.

The new schedule departs Auckland in evening hours instead of night-time, while Denpasar departure is pushed back by 40 minutes.

Schedule:

NZ245 AKL1905 – 0035+1DPS 763 26
NZ246 DPS0805 – 2005AKL 763 37

Previously planned schedule:
NZ245 AKL2350 – 0520+1DPS 763 26
NZ246 DPS0725 – 1925AKL 763 37


http://airlineroute.net/2012/04/02/nz-dps-jun12update2/

[Andrew Coggan]

ZK-NCK did the inaugural NZ245 and is overflying SYD now heading back to AKL.