More cuts to Air New Zealand schedule as jet fuel crisis bites

Air New Zealand is notifying customers of further schedule changes as the jet fuel crisis bites.

Earlier this month, the airline announced it was cutting five percent of its flights - mostly on regional routes.

Now, it has said it's making more cuts over a three month period from August to October.

"Taking this approach now gives customers as much certainty as possible ahead of their travel, rather than making changes closer to departure," a spokesperson said.

Air New Zealand said less than two percent of customers travelling during this time will be affected, with the "vast majority" of those impacted still able to travel on the same day.

The spokesperson said the airline has started notifying them, and those whose updated flight does not suit their plans can choose a refund or a credit.

"Air New Zealand remains focused on keeping New Zealanders connected and maintaining a reliable, fuel-efficient schedule."

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