Bite: How Air NZ plans to win over American travellers

Podcast: Shared Lunch · Sharesies

Opublikowano: 2026-10-12

Around 40 million Americans travel long-haul each year, but fewer than 1% choose New Zealand. Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil Ravishankar wants to change that. In this Shared Lunch Quick Bite, Nikhil explains why New Zealand remains a bucket-list destination for many Americans, and how Air NZ plans to turn that interest into bookings. From its new SkyNest sleeping pods to AI-powered marketing, hear how the airline is tackling the distance barrier and trying to attract more international visitors. This is a highlight from our full Shared Lunch conversation with Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil...