Air New Zealand plays a critical role in the country’s domestic and international operations. According to Cirium schedule data, the Star Alliance operator has nearly 4.9 million two-way seats in Q2 2026 (April-June). It provides 80% of the domestic market and 43% internationally. The same source shows that ANZ’s capacity has grown by 3% year-over-year, […]
February 25, 2026 | Airlines, Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Top Story
Situated on New Zealand’s South Island, Christchurch is the nation’s second most populous city by urban area. Between January and October 2025, the airport welcomed nearly 5.4 million passengers. It was the country’s second-busiest facility after Auckland. Compared to the same 10 months in 2024, Christchurch’s traffic rose by 5%. Three-quarters of its throughput was […]
December 10, 2025 | Airports, Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Top Story
Due to the end of Jetstar Asia, the Jetstar Group now consists of Jetstar Airways (Australia and New Zealand) and Jetstar Japan. This article only examines Jetstar Airways’ network. According to Planespotters.net, it has 99 aircraft: 56 A320ceos, 21 A321LRs, 11 787-8s, six A321ceos and five A320neos. A321XLRs are on order. Cirium’s schedule information for […]
November 26, 2025 | Airlines, Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Top Story
United launched its latest South Pacific service on Friday 8 December between San Francisco and Christchurch in New Zealand. The 11,125-kilometre seasonal route will be maintained 3-weekly, departing San Francisco on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, with the 787 aircraft. The Star Alliance member faces no competition between the two cities. Flight UA730 departs San Francisco […]
December 12, 2023 | Latest Route News +