Air New Zealand: The New Chief’s New Plan
Asia-Pacific
Air New Zealand: The New Chief’s New Plan
Skift Take
With the groundings behind him and fuel falling, CEO Nikhil Ravishankar loses many of the excuses. The three-pillar reset now has to deliver on its own.
Issue Overview
Engine groundings, soaring fuel costs, and softer demand have weighed heavily on Air New Zealand's financials. New CEO Nikhil Ravishankar is responding with a strategy reset, betting on a sharper customer focus, lower costs, technology, and renewed growth to turn the airline around. In this week's feature story, we examine what's changing, why it matters, and whether the Kiwi carrier can chart a path back to sustained profitability.