Air New Zealand increases domestic capacity with larger aircraft this winter

Between June 28 and October 25, Air New Zealand will operate select services on three routes with the larger Airbus A321 aircraft. This change will add over 36,000 seats to the network during a period of high seasonal demand.

This initiative is the airline's second effort to enhance inter-island connectivity in less than a week. It follows the launch of Air New Zealand's new jet service between Hamilton and Christchurch last week. These expansions are part of Air New Zealand's ongoing strategy to provide more options and better connectivity for customers across Aotearoa.

Air New Zealand Chief Commercial Officer Jeremy O'Brien expressed enthusiasm about offering additional seats during the busy winter season. "Whether they're heading back to university, to a special event, or to the slopes this winter, these seats will mean more choice and opportunity to fly and more flexibility to plan travel around the moments that matter."