Air New Zealand to battle Qantas, Jetstar on Brisbane-Queenstown

An exploration of strict liability for airline incidents is pertinent following the extraordinary circumstances of a recent Singapore Airlines flight, John Connellan writes.

Painted in the airline’s updated orange-tail livery, as seen on its A321neo LR fleet, the 188-seat VH-A5A is the first of five A320neos slated to arrive by the end of the 2025 financial year and will be based in Melbourne.