NEW ZEALAND. The full duty free and travel retail inventory from Lagardère AWPL operations at three leading New Zealand airports is now available to passengers through a single app, developed by Australia’s SkyBuys.
Following news that Lagardère AWPL will in September become the sole duty free operator at Auckland, SkyBuys has launched Aelia Duty Free’s inventory for Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown airports on the app.
SkyBuys offers international passengers access to products from multiple duty free and travel retailers through its app. The app can be used prior to travelling or at any stage during thee journey, allowing passengers to collect their goods when and where they want without having to handle them beforehand.
SkyBuys CEO Alec Kemmery said innovation and the digital transformation across the travel industry is recognised as essential to help retailers speak to the new wave of savvy travelling consumers.
He added: “We’re in a world where digital channels are pivotal for the travel agent and airline industry and SkyBuys has been well placed to help our commercial partners to reach new customers, bringing new levels of data personalisation and innovation to duty free and travel retail.
“It’s an exciting time for SkyBuys as we service the trans-Tasman region for international travellers, offering a level of convenience to help retailers and airport operators deliver an improved duty free shopping experience to their customers.”
Lagardère AWPL Co-CEO Przemek Lesniak said: “We look forward to working with SkyBuys in Auckland and across our duty free network in Australia and New Zealand as we continue to deliver more magical moments and innovative experiences to our customers.” 
