Air New Zealand vs Fiji Airways:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Air New Zealand had more branded searches than Fiji Airways among airlines flying New Zealand travellers in New Zealand. Air New Zealand had about 375,000 branded searches, while Fiji Airways had 53,400. Air New Zealand made up 38.4% of all airlines flying New Zealand traveller searches we track, and Fiji Airways accounted for 5.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about airlines flying New Zealand travellers, Air New Zealand appeared in all five answers and Fiji Airways in one. Air New Zealand was mentioned before Fiji Airways in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Air New Zealand, about 7 searches for every 1 for Fiji Airways
Who does AI mention more?
Air New Zealand, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Air New Zealand, named ahead of Fiji Airways in every answer
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Top airlines flying New Zealand travellers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Air New Zealand appeared in all five answers. Fiji Airways was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Air New Zealand was listed before Fiji Airways in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Air New Zealand5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Jetstar5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Singapore Airlines4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Qantas2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Emirates2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Qatar Airways2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Fiji Airways1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sounds Air1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Virgin Australia1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cathay Pacific0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about airlines flying New Zealand travellers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which airline should I book in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best airlines in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best airline in New Zealand for flying travellers?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“airlines nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cheap flights nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Is Air New Zealand or Fiji Airways more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Air New Zealand and Fiji Airways by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 airlines flying New Zealand travellers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Air New Zealand | Jetstar | Qantas | Singapore Airlines | Fiji Airways | Emirates | Cathay Pacific | Sounds Air | Qatar Airways | Air Chathams | Virgin Australia | Barrier Air | Originair | LATAM Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.5% | 22.1% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.72% | 0.88% | 0.29% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.9% | 22.4% | 12.4% | 6.2% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.91% | 0.72% | 0.24% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.4% | 25.3% | 13.4% | 5.6% | 5.9% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.98% | 1% | 0.63% | 0.27% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.6% | 19.5% | 12.2% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.94% | 0.74% | 0.31% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.9% | 21.7% | 14.1% | 5.9% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.86% | 1% | 0.35% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.2% | 21.6% | 10.8% | 7.4% | 5.1% | 8.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.73% | 0.68% | 0.79% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.1% | 21.2% | 14.5% | 7% | 7.3% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.86% | 0.65% | 0.33% |
| May 2026 | 33.8% | 23.4% | 13.1% | 8.3% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.66% | 0.6% | 0.38% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.6% | 23.7% | 12.2% | 8.3% | 6.9% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.77% | 0.61% | 0.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 35% | 20.2% | 13.4% | 8.2% | 7.3% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.77% | 0.63% | 0.39% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.7% | 21.6% | 14.4% | 7.4% | 6.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.88% | 0.59% | 0.46% | 0.35% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.4% | 23% | 12.5% | 7.8% | 5.5% | 4% | 3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.9% | 0.63% | 0.47% | 0.37% |
How has the Air New Zealand and Fiji Airways comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Air New Zealand was ahead of Fiji Airways in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Air New Zealand’s share of searches among airlines flying New Zealand travellers in New Zealand moved from 37.5% to 38.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 375K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fiji Airways’ share of searches among airlines flying New Zealand travellers in New Zealand moved from 6.5% to 5.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 65K to 53.4K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand airlines flying New Zealand travellers in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Air New Zealand gained share of searches among airlines flying New Zealand travellers in New Zealand, from 36.7% to 38.4%.
In September 2026, Fiji Airways lost share of searches among airlines flying New Zealand travellers in New Zealand, from 6.4% to 5.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Air New Zealand’s and Fiji Airways’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Air New Zealand
2 branded search terms
- Air New Zealand
- Grabaseat
Fiji Airways
3 branded search terms
- Fiji Airways
- Fiji Airways booking
- Fiji Airways flights
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