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AIR TAHITI NUI OPENS A NEW LOUNGE
Air Tahiti Nui has unveiled a new lounge at Tahiti’s Faa’a
airport, offering premium guests the chance to enhance
their airport experience. Operated by Aéroport de Tahiti, the
BOOK THE COOK WITH SINGAPORE AIRLINES lounge includes a TV area, computer stations, restrooms and
Travellers flying Singapore Airlines from Auckland will now be showers, locker rooms, and a smoking area, not to mention
able to pre-select a restaurant-quality meal to enjoy in-flight. a stunning view of the airport runway which borders Tahiti’s
The Book the Cook service, available to Suites, First, Business beautiful blue lagoon.
and Premium Economy Class passengers, allows them to A selection of fresh, local food and beverages also adds a
choose a meal from a wide selection of options, many of which distinct island vibe to the lounge – a last chance for travellers
feature locally sourced New Zealand produce. The service is to immerse themselves in Polynesian style before departure.
now available on all flights departing Auckland. Located on the first floor of the airport, the lounge has been
The menu includes such treats as Grilled NZ King Salmon, designed to match the airline’s distinct blue and white colour
Wakanui Beef Fillet or Lamb Loin, Eggplant and Lentil scheme, reflecting the beauty and flair of the islands.
Moussaka, Prawn Laksa, and Beef Rendang among many A Lounge Pass can be purchased online by Economy Class
others. Menu choices differ between Suites, First, Business and customers for an additional fee, while a Priority Pass is also
Premium Economy classes.
available to purchase online, offering priority check-in,
Auckland is the first New Zealand destination to introduce Book boarding and luggage delivery. Air Tahiti Nui has also added
the Cook and joins Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth as other enhanced services for passengers such as the ability to
Book the Cook destinations in Singapore Airlines’ Southwest purchase a VIP gift online of a small bottle of Champagne and
Pacific Region. Orders can be placed online at singaporeair. a box of French sweets. Passengers can now also use online
com, via travel agents or Singapore Airlines reservations at self-service check-in at www.airtahitinui.co.nz from 36 to five
least 48 hours before the flight departure time. hours before departure.

AIR NEW ZEALAND LAUNCHES
NEW NON-STOP SERVICE TO CHICAGO
Air New Zealand will fly direct to Chicago’s O’Hare International
Airport from Auckland three times a week starting on November
30. Chicago is an exciting destination with a lot to offer from its
incredible history, museums and architecture to world-renowned
jazz music and famous dishes including the iconic deep dish pizza.
Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Christopher Luxon says, “We
expect the addition of Chicago to our network to be an attractive
option for Kiwis wanting to explore the city or head on to other North
American destinations.”
The Air New Zealand new configuration Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
aircraft will fly the route to Chicago with flight time approximately 15
hours northbound and just over 16 hours southbound. In addition to
the new route announcement, United Airlines has announced it will
extend its seasonal service between Auckland and San Francisco to
year-round from April 2019. This complements Air New Zealand’s
existing daily year-round service on the route.

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