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GENERAL: AIA: AIA welcomes Air New Zealand's new Buenos Aires service
Media Release | 12 December 2014
Auckland Airport welcomes Air New Zealand's new Buenos Aires service
Air New Zealand has announced today that it will begin flying direct to South
America in December 2015 for the first time in the airline's history.
The year-round Air New Zealand service will see a Boeing 777-200 aircraft
operate three return flights per week between Auckland and Buenos Aires,
commencing in December 2015.
Norris Carter, Auckland Airport's general manager aeronautical commercial,
says he is delighted by the announcement which will see an additional 95,000
seats added to the South America market.
"This new direct Auckland to Buenos Aires service will enhance access to the
emerging South America market," says Mr Carter. "This is a key market that
we have seen impressive growth from recently with visitor arrivals from South
America increasing 12.5 per cent in the last 12 months."
"Buenos Aires is a very popular tourist destination in South America. This
new service means there are now two direct carriers to South America,
providing more options for New Zealanders wanting to travel to South America.
It also provides South Americans with more choice when visiting New Zealand,
which is fantastic news for our tourism industry."
"This new direct service also strengthens Auckland's position as a hub
airport for Asia, Australasia and the Americas. Air New Zealand and its
partner airlines offer 45 return flights per week to Asia, 110 return flights
per week to Australia and, with the addition of this service in December, 32
return flights per week to the Americas."
"We congratulate the Air New Zealand team on this initiative and look forward
to working with them and Tourism New Zealand to make it a success," finishes
Mr Carter.
ENDS
For further information, please contact:
Katie Moore
+64 27 473 1989
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