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Three New International Routes Launching From South Island
Air New Zealand has announced the launch of three new non-stop international routes from Christchurch Airport to Singapore, Tokyo, and Perth, marking a significant expansion of the airline’s South Island operations. The new services, set to launch in late October and November 2026, are part of an agreement between Air New Zealand and Christchurch Airport to grow international connectivity into the region. This expansion has been made possible by the return of Air New Zealand’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The announcement was first reported by AeroTime.