Air New Zealand is set to inaugurate a regular direct service connecting Singapore to Christchurch in New Zealand’s South Island from October 28. The airline has already started selling tickets for this service, which will operate thrice weekly. During the northern winter season, the airline anticipates that it will provide over 34,000 seats on this route, according to a statement released by the airline on Wednesday.
The approximate flight time for this route is 10 hours, and it will be serviced by the airline’s refurbished Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Air New Zealand indicated that the addition of this new route is a complementary extension to its existing Auckland-Singapore service. It also forms part of the airline’s overarching plan to increase capacity during the peak season, details of which will be revealed in late May.
Additionally, the airline will introduce new services connecting Christchurch with Narita (Tokyo) and Perth (Australia) by the end of November.
According to Air New Zealand CEO, Nikhil Ravishankar, the addition of these three new routes is a strategic move designed to directly re-link Christchurch with major global hubs in Asia, bolster connections with Australia, and revolutionize how the South Island connects with the rest of the world. This will effectively alter the arrival points for visitors and consequently, how they traverse the country.
In the past, Air New Zealand has operated flights from Christchurch to Singapore in 2020, to Perth in 2019 and to Narita in 2015. Besides Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines also offers direct flights between Singapore and Auckland.
When will Air New Zealand’s direct service from Singapore to Christchurch commence?
The service will begin on October 28.
What type of aircraft will be used for this service?
The flights will be operated using the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
What other new routes does Air New Zealand plan to introduce?
New services connecting Christchurch with Narita (Tokyo) and Perth (Australia) will be introduced by the end of November.
