Christchurch Airport reports stronger-than-expected first-half-year results due to post-pandemic travel boom

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2023-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The transition to a post-pandemic environment with significantly more people travelling through Christchurch Airport has resulted in the airport company recording a stronger than forecast first half year result to 31 Dec 2022. A revitalised city with new infrastructure such as Te Pae, and attractions like… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport: China Airlines Schedules Dedicated Freight Flights for South Island Exports to Asian Markets

High-value export markets are looking forward to famous South Island delicacies about to arrive from Christchurch Airport. Christchurch, New Zealand, 2023-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — China Airlines has scheduled eight dedicated B777F freight aircraft between Taipei and Christchurch during January to take the prized exports into Asian markets. The services will transport 800,000 kilograms… Read the full press release

Christchurch International Airport appoints Justin Watson as new Chief Executive

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2022-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Christchurch International Airport Limited has spent the past few months undertaking an extensive search for its new Chief Executive, assisted by Kerridge & Partners, and has made an appointment. Director and Chair of the Board’s People, Culture and Safety Committee Sarah Ottrey says… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport to host Job Fair on Saturday August 27

If you fancy working at the airport, your best chance to do so is a few days away. Christchurch, New Zealand, 2022-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Like a number of airports across the world, Christchurch Airport is hosting a Job Fair, to help more than 20 employers on campus fill hundreds of vacancies. With… Read the full press release

Christchurch and Adelaide Airports sign MoU to secure direct air service between the two cities

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2022-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch and Adelaide Airports are this week celebrating their cities’ 50-year relationship by signing up to a memorandum of understanding with a view to securing a direct air service between the two cities. The sister city relationship was formed in 1972 to facilitate diplomatic ties, student… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport supports South Island’s peak export season

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2020-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — New Zealand lamb will be served on British Christmas dinner tables, and in other parts of the world our live crayfish, fruit, produce and halal meat will be among tasty delicacies. Through the Government’s International Air Freight Capacity (IAFC) scheme, funding has been provided to airlines… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport welcomes new Korean Air service

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2019-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air will operate ten return services from December 27 between Incheon Airport, ranked the Best Airport Worldwide for 11 consecutive years, and Christchurch Airport, ranked Australasia’s Best Regional Airport. Christchurch Airport Chief Aeronautical and Commercial Officer, Justin Watson, says the service is a response to increasing… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport to introduce new larger Duty Free offering with Lagardere Travel Retail

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Doubling the size of the international retail space at Christchurch Airport is one of the many changes coming as a result of the appointment of a new world leading concessionaire. The airport has just signed a new eight-year concession with Lagardere Travel Retail, which, along with the… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport launches South Island Travel Store on Chinese travel service platform Fliggy

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch Airport has today (31 August 2018) announced the launch of a South Island Travel Store on Fliggy, a leading Chinese travel service platform and part of the Alibaba digital ecosystem, in a move designed to promote regional tourism and economic development. Chinese travellers can plan and… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport and ATEED partner to help New Zealand businesses tap into Chinese e-commerce platform Alibaba

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2018-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch Airport and Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) have signed a memorandum of understanding which will help New Zealand businesses tap into Chinese e-commerce platform Alibaba. The MOU will see the parties work together to help small to medium sized Kiwi businesses from both regions… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport: Singapore Airlines to start flying the latest Airbus 350 to and from Christchurch

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2018-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch Airport welcomes today’s announcement that Singapore Airlines will start flying the latest Airbus 350 to and from Christchurch next January. The airline has been a partner here for more than 30 years and has been flying a 777 since 2002, but the upgrade to an A350… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport initiative to assist businesses to become Alipay merchants gains popularity across the South Island

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2017-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Alipay, the world’s leading mobile and online payment platform operated by Ant Financial Services Group, is quickly expanding across the South Island as a Christchurch Airport project gains altitude. The project sees the airport’s ‘South’ initiative assist businesses to become Alipay merchants so they can connect with… Read the full press release

China Southern Airlines to increase direct services between Guangzhou and Christchurch Airport

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — A significant vote of confidence in the South Island has come today (29 November 2016) with news China Southern Airlines will increase its direct services to Christchurch over the important summer season. The airline currently flies three times a week between Guangzhou and Christchurch, but today announced… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport welcomes Fiji Airways’ third permanent service between Christchurch and Nadi

Services to increase to three flights per week from the South Island gateway. Christchurch, New Zealand, 2016-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — It will be even easier to fly between Christchurch and Fiji from early January, when Fiji Airways adds a third permanent service. The Fiji national carrier already operates two-weekly services between Christchurch and Nadi,… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport: Emirates to fly its A380 aircraft into Christchurch every day from October 30

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2016-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch Airport is welcoming today’s announcement Emirates will soon fly the world’s largest passenger aircraft into Christchurch every day from October 30. Chief Aeronautical and Commercial Officer Justin Watson says the addition of the A380 will offer those travelling in and out of the South Island a… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport launches new fund to encourage the development of new and creative incentive itineraries for the Canterbury region

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2016-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A new fund launched today by Christchurch Airport aims to encourage the development of new and creative incentive itineraries for the Canterbury region. The new fund is for businesses in the conference and corporate incentive sector to develop new travel itineraries to encourage more visitors to the… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport: Singapore Airlines to introduce A380 aircraft on its daily service to Auckland during the peak New Zealand summer period

Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has welcomed the announcement that Singapore Airlines is to introduce an A380 aircraft on its daily service to Auckland during the peak New Zealand summer period. The first Singapore Airlines A380 flight will arrive in Auckland on 28 October 2014. Charles Spillane, Auckland Airport’s acting general… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport welcomed Malaysia Airlines’ increase of daily flights on the Kuala Lumpur – Auckland route

2013-07-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Strong demand for Malaysia Airlines’ services sees the airline confirm seasonal service daily flights on the Kuala Lumpur – Auckland route in the upcoming peak season. Auckland Airport has welcomed the announcement from Malaysia Airlines that due to strong demand for their services, they are increasing the number of flights from six… Read the full press release