Air NZ vs Ireland - national airlines throw banter back and forth

A proposed Air New Zealand in-flight magazine cover, designed by Aer Lingus. Photo / Twitter

Air New Zealand is taking on Ireland's national carrier Aer Lingus ahead of tomorrow's All Blacks versus Ireland rugby match.

Air New Zealand once again took to Twitter to kick off pre-game banter, proposing a few changes to the Dublin-based airline - if the All Blacks were to win.

Hey there @AerLingus! Time for the @AllBlacks vs @IrishRugby, round 2. Not sure how long your lucky shamrock will last! ☘ #AirlineChallenge

— Air New Zealand (@FlyAirNZ) November 16, 2016

Aer Lingus kicked back, sharing thoughts on the match and offering the Air New Zealand a "makeover" if Ireland were to win the game.

Kia ora, @FlyAirNZ! Chicago had nothing to do with luck and everything to do with good prep! We’re ready! #AirlineChallenge

— Aer Lingus (@AerLingus) November 16, 2016

The airlines sparred back and forth, with some interesting proposals.

Boarding passes and inflight magazine covers were just a few of the many ideas.

That's nice, @FlyAirNZ, but haven't you heard? Green is the new black! 😉 Remember, we’ve got #HomeAdvantage #AirlineChallenge pic.twitter.com/5kq5pjg8Tu

— Aer Lingus (@AerLingus) November 16, 2016

Aside from redesigning boarding passes, Aer Lingus even designed a front cover for Air New Zealand's inflight magazine Kia Ora - and vice versa.

.@FlyAirNZ We’ve done you a favour and designed a cover for your in-flight magazine – to be used if we win, of course! 😘 #AirlineChallenge pic.twitter.com/HFyYKLzSrT

— Aer Lingus (@AerLingus) November 17, 2016

.@AerLingus Let’s not forget about Cara magazine. Everyone will love it! 😎 #AirlineChallenge pic.twitter.com/CZaXr8aEwn

— Air New Zealand (@FlyAirNZ) November 17, 2016

But the banter didn't stop there.

Let’s think bigger here, @FlyAirNZ. If you lose, we’d be happy to cut the grass at @AKL_Airport #AirlineChallenge pic.twitter.com/wWHOg87Lz3

— Aer Lingus (@AerLingus) November 17, 2016

We know all about gardening, @AerLingus. Perhaps we can do some at @DublinAirport if we win? #AirlineChallenge pic.twitter.com/yoiyrs3wce

— Air New Zealand (@FlyAirNZ) November 17, 2016

Ok, so we saw last year’s deal with @Qantas. We want to see a @FlyAirNZ crew in FULL @IrishRugby gear if we win! #AirlineChallenge #IREvNZL

— Aer Lingus (@AerLingus) November 18, 2016

.@FlyAirNZ Is that a deal, then? #AirlineChallenge #IREvNZL

— Aer Lingus (@AerLingus) November 18, 2016

.@AerLingus Fancy singing us a Christmas Carol, too? #AirlineChallenge

— Air New Zealand (@FlyAirNZ) November 18, 2016

.@FlyAirNZ Now you're just being cheeky 😏😆 #AirlineChallenge

— Aer Lingus (@AerLingus) November 18, 2016