Hainan Airlines is all set to resume its New Zealand route after a three-year pandemic induced hiatus. The airline will operate twice weekly route connecting Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Auckland International Airport
Hainan Airlines is the fourth Chinese carrier to resume services to New Zealand. China Eastern operates direct flights to Shanghai, China Southern to Guangzhou, and Air China recommencing its flights to Beijing on May 2nd.
The airline is planning to deploy its A330-300 on the route.
Thrilled at the news of Hainan Airways returning to Auckland, Scott Tasker, Chief Customer Officer at Auckland Airport,said: “Hainan Airlines returning on 17 June on the Shenzhen to Auckland route is fantastic news. Shenzhen is a top-tier visitor source market that performed strongly prior to Covid, and we’re looking forward to having a direct connection again back to the city. With Air China renewing services on 2 May from Beijing to Auckland, and Hainan Airlines returning in June, Auckland Airport will have five airlines operating 27 flights per week to four destinations in mainland China.”
Hainan Airlines operated thrice weekly route to Auckland before the pandemic.