Air New Zealand to Increase Christchurch - Wanaka Flights

Air New Zealand is to increase the number of flights in and out of Wanaka. The additional services will be operated by Air New Zealand’s Eagle Air.

Under the current schedule one flight is operated each way Monday to Saturday and two flights on a Sunday. But the new services, which will be trialled for 3-6 months, will increase the number of flights by 40% offering two flights each way on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, and one flight each way on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

"The solid patronage of the direct service between Christchurch and Wanaka clearly showed us that one non-stop flight per day needed to be reviewed to serve the needs of both business and leisure travellers," said General Manager Eagle Air Carrie Hurihanganui. "We have been working closely with local stakeholders since March, including Wanaka Chamber of Commerce, Lake Wanaka Tourism and Queenstown Lakes District Council, who are confident that there will be strong demand for the additional services."

The retimed early morning flights offer improved timings for business travellers. While the new Friday and Sunday afternoon flights provide great options for weekend visitors.

The flights will be operated by the same 19-seater Beech 1900D aircraft as used on the current service.

Smart Saver fares between Christchurch and Wanaka start from NZ$90 one way.

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