Andy Bowley: Forsyth Barr Head of Research on Air New Zealand teaming up with Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand's partnership with Qantas is due to come to an end, and there's growing speculation a new partnership with Virgin Australia could replace it.

If the deal is approved, Virgin Australia could become Air New Zealand's new official domestic partner for Australia - which opens up new opportunities for the airline.

Forsyth Barr Head of Research Andy Bowley says Air New Zealand had a prior partnership with Virgin Australia, but things have since changed.

"You've got to be wary of the inroads Qantas has made across the Tasman since Covid - but also, internationally, for example, the Auckland-JFK service they've successfully launched."

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