The increase in seasonal services to Christchurch follows approval for the two airlines to extend their alliance for a further five years until March 2024.
Air New Zealand will operate five weekly seasonal services between Singapore and Christchurch from December 1, 2019 to February 22, 2020. as part of its joint venture alliance with Singapore Airlines.
The increase in seasonal services to Christchurch follows approval for the two airlines to extend their alliance for a further five years until March 2024.
Up till now, Singapore Airlines has been operating the seasonal service three times a week, in addition to its daily service between Singapore and Christchurch.
These changes have been introduced on the back of “strong demand for travel to New Zealand in the South and Southeast Asia market recently”, according to Jenni Martin, head of south and south east asia, Air New Zealand.
Said Martin, “We expect these seasonal services and the increase in frequency during the peak season will appeal to travellers in this region.”
In addition to Christchurch services, Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines also offer three daily services between Auckland and Singapore and four times weekly service between Wellington and Singapore via Australia under their joint alliance.
Tickets for the new Air New Zealand operated service will go on sale from January 23, 2019.