Air New Zealand’s new CEO Greg Foran has warned that the airline does not expect a return to long-haul flying “of any note” until next year. Air New Zealand Ltd. will slash its long-haul capacity by 85%, suspend some routes to North America and Asia and begin job cuts amid travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Air New Zealand halted trading of its shares Monday while it announced an unprecedented 85 percent reduction in long-haul flying over the coming months due to COVID-19 restrictions. By David Casey Posted 8 June 2020 16:01 Economy is available on all Boeing 787-9, 777-300 and 777-200 long haul services operated by Air New Zealand. The company has ramped up domestic capacity to 55% of normal levels as New Zealand eases curbs after containing the outbreak, but is not betting on a return to long haul flying until next year. The long haul experience Our long haul flight information is for all international flights, except flights between any two of these destinations: New Zealand, Australia, Honolulu, Bali, South Pacific Islands. The airline is also looking at redundancies as it responds to the increase in travel restrictions, including those imposed by the New Zealand and Australian governments requiring nearly everyone entering the countries to self … Long haul Economy Comfort, entertainment and great cuisine - arrive refreshed with Economy.