| New Zealand's national carrier is Air New Zealand and | | | | New Zealand also has many small airlines to enable |
| is the main way of travelling by air throughout New | | | | you to see some of the wonders of New Zealand |
| Zealand. New Zealand's next major carrier is Qantas, | | | | including Origin Pacific and other scenic flight airlines |
| the Australian national carrier. There are other main | | | | from the smaller towns and cities. Safety standards in |
| players in the competitive trans-Tasman market (the | | | | airports and on airlines that travel the New Zealand |
| market between New Zealand and Australia that | | | | skies are among the highest in the world, with strict air |
| crosses the Tasman Sea) they include Jetstar, Virgin | | | | safety regulations. When you arrive in New Zealand |
| Pacific, Freedom and Emirates. | | | | there are strict rules and instant fines for bringing |
| Virgin, Jetstar and Freedom are the budget airlines. | | | | undeclared food items or anything that could effect |
| Jetstar is a company that is owned mainly by Qantas | | | | the delicate New Zealand environment and bio-security |
| and Freedom is mainly owned by Air New Zealand. | | | | of the country. |
| These three airlines are the airlines you would | | | | Most airlines leaving from New Zealand airports are |
| concentrate your search for cheap New Zealand to | | | | also not as strict with the check in times as other |
| Australia airfares, but sometimes the major players | | | | countries with higher international safety concerns. |
| offer better deals so don't think that because they are | | | | Have fun flying the New Zealand skies. You will enjoy |
| budget they are the cheapest. These airlines keep the | | | | the friendliness of New Zealand airline staff and the |
| prices competitive so you as the traveller will get | | | | service that you will receive. |
| some great deals if you "shop around". | | | | |