Qantas to launch new Auckland services and lounge overhaul

Monday 8 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 8 Dec 2025, 1:28pm

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Qantas will introduce year-round flights from Auckland to Samoa and the Gold Coast starting in June 2026. The airline is also opening a refurbished international lounge at Auckland Airport on 17 December, which will accommodate over 370 travellers.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 8 Dec 2025, 12:00pm

   Qantas announces new international flights from Auckland, major lounge overhaul (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 8 Dec 2025, 12:01pm

   Qantas announces new services to Gold Coast and Samoa from Auckland (opens in new tab)

   Also on Stuff (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 8 Dec 2025, 12:44pm

   Qantas announces flights to Gold Coast, Samoa from Auckland (opens in new tab)

4. StuffMon 8 Dec 2025, 1:28pm

   First Look: Qantas unveils its ‘best on the network’ lounge at Auckland Airport (opens in new tab)