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Between October 14 and October 31, Air New Zealand is increasing its flight capacity to Apia, Samoa's capital, by operating 25 return flights. This increase represents a 29 percent boost compared to typical operations during this period. The move aims to accommodate the heightened demand as Samoa hosts the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
The airline has replaced its narrowbody Airbus aircraft with widebody Boeing aircraft on this route, providing additional seats and more options for premium cabins. As a result, there is an 88 percent increase in premium capacity for the period.
More than 9,000 customers are already booked to travel during this time frame, with at least half of these bookings related to CHOGM. The airline has experienced unprecedented demand, recording 1,800 bookings to Samoa within a week.
