Travel Trade Journal

Air New Zealand has announced expanded connectivity between India and New Zealand through increased capacity via Singapore, including the launch of a new nonstop Singapore–Christchurch service. The new route will complement Air New Zealand’s existing Auckland–Singapore operations and forms part of a broader capacity expansion planned for the upcoming Northern Winter season. The Singapore–Christchurch service will operate three times weekly and offer more than 34,000 seats during the season, providing Indian travellers with additional routing options to New Zealand via Singapore. Nikhil Ravishankar, Chief Executive, Air New Zealand, said the expanded services significantly improve connectivity between India and New Zealand. “We’re seeing strong demand in both directions for travel between India and New Zealand, whether that’s for tourism, education, business or visiting family...