Major capacity boost on Hamilton-Christchurch route as domestic jets make 25-year comeback

Major capacity boost on Hamilton-Christchurch route as domestic jets make 25-year comeback

From September, some services between the two cities will use a 171-seat Airbus A320, adding approximately 25,000 seats a year on the route.

Air New Zealand strengthens regional links with domestic jet service for Hamilton - Asia News Today

From 18 September, select services between the two cities will be operated by a 171-seat Airbus A320, marking a major milestone as Air New Zealand brings domestic jet services back to Hamilton for the first time in 25 years. These flights will operate alongside the airline’s ATR 72 turboprop services, maintaining choice for customers throughout the day while adding approximately 25,000 seats a year on the route. Air New Zealand Chief Executive O…

Air New Zealand boosts regional links - Asian Aviation

Air New Zealand is boosting regional connectivity with jet services to be introduced on the Hamilton–Christchurch route. From 18 September, select services between the two cities will be operated by a 171-seat Airbus A320, marking a major milestone as Air New Zealand brings domestic jet services back to Hamilton for the first time in 25 years. These flights will operate alongside the airline’s ATR 72 turboprop services, maintaining choice for cu…

Christchurch expands Hamilton connectivity

Further building on its position as a regional hub for business and leisure travel, Christchurch Airport is introducing a new Air New Zealand link with Hamilton from mid-September. The Christchurch-Hamilton route is recognised as one of the country’s busiest aviation corridors and the new service, which will be operated on a 171-seat Airbus A320, marks the first time in 25 years that domestic jet flights will return to Hamilton. Air New Zealand …