Tag Archives: South Island

Christchurch Airport Welcomes Air New Zealand’s First Direct Flight from Adelaide, Strengthening Trans-Tasman Ties

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(IN SHORT) Christchurch Airport celebrated the inaugural Air New Zealand flight from Adelaide, strengthening ties between the South Island and South Australia. The milestone follows over five decades of sister-city collaboration between Christchurch and Adelaide and supports increased travel, tourism, and cultural exchange between the regions. The launch ceremony featured a kapa haka performance and… Read the full news article

Originair’s Blenheim-Christchurch Flights Strengthen South Island Links as Christchurch Airport Builds on Last Year’s Growth

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(NEWS) CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, 2025-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch Airport has strengthened its role as a key gateway for the South Island, celebrating the launch of Originair’s new service between Blenheim and Christchurch. The route, which began on 19 October, was welcomed with a ceremonial water arch as the aircraft taxied in, marking the… Read the full news article

New Zealand Prime Minister and Airport Chair Sign Deal in Shanghai to Strengthen Trade and Tourism Connectivity

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(IN SHORT) Christchurch Airport and Shanghai Airport Authority have signed an MOU in Shanghai—witnessed by Board Chair Sarah Ottrey and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon—to strengthen strategic ties, enhance direct air connectivity, and support growing trade and tourism between China and New Zealand’s South Island. Ottrey’s participation in the New Zealand Trade Mission highlights her dual… Read the full news article

Qantas Boosts Christchurch Summer Flights with Increased Trans-Tasman Services to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane

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(IN SHORT) Qantas is increasing its flights to Christchurch for the summer season, with up to seven additional flights per week to Sydney, three to Melbourne, and two to Brisbane. This 47% increase in flights to Sydney and 20% increase in the overall trans-Tasman schedule highlights the airline’s commitment to enhancing travel options for both… Read the full news article

Christchurch Airport supports South Island’s peak export season

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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 news article

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

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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 news article

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

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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 news article

Christchurch Airport welcomes Cathay Pacific’s new non-stop Christchurch service from Hong Kong starting December 2017

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New Zealand, 2017-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ —Cathay Pacific has announced it will introduce a new seasonal service between Hong Kong and Christchurch from December 2017, directly linking the two cities by air for the first time. The non-stop Christchurch service will operate three times a week, departing Hong Kong on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays… Read the full news article

Christchurch Airport: China Southern Airlines’ B787 Dreamliner returns with its first summer charter flights arriving on February 15

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Christchurch, New Zealand, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hundreds of Chinese travellers will celebrate Chinese New Year this month by travelling to the South Island. Christchurch Airport and China Southern Airlines (CZ) will celebrate the return of the B787 Dreamliner, with the first of this summer’s charter flights arriving on February 15. Airport Chief Executive… Read the full news article

Christchurch Airport and Tourism New Zealand invite Australians to experience all regions of the South Island

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Christchurch, New Zealand, 2014-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The South Island tourism industry has a new message for its Australian neighbours: from the West Coast to Wanaka, Marlborough to Queenstown and Southland and everything in between – nothing beats a South Island Road Trip. Christchurch Airport and Tourism New Zealand are partnering with all regions… Read the full news article

Christchurch Airport welcomed the first China Southern Airlines flight and announced record passenger numbers

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Christchurch, New Zealand, 2014-2-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s a red-letter day for Christchurch Airport, with the arrival of the first China Southern Airlines flight and the release of record passenger numbers. The direct flight from Guangzhou brought 228 Chinese visitors to celebrate Chinese New Year in the South Island and marked the first time a Dreamliner has… Read the full news article

Christchurch Airport bar, “South Bar and Café”, makes the list of finalists for the Airport Food and Beverage Awards

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2013-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The list of finalists for the Airport Food and Beverage Awards (FAB Awards) has been released, with the Christchurch finalist amongst luminaries. Airport bars in Ibiza, Dubai, Amsterdam, Chicago and London are competing with the Christchurch Airport bar for an award which will be announced in Dubai on October 2. Steve Hagerty,… Read the full news article