Air New Zealand Extends Reduction in Flights to Hong Kong and Shanghai

Air New Zealand has confirmed plans to reduce capacity on its Shanghai route throughout April, and its Hong Kong route through April and May.

The Shanghai services were previously suspended until 29 March as a consequence of international travel bans affecting crew logistics and customer bookings.

From 30 March, Shanghai services will be adjusted from seven return services per week to a return service every second day through to 30 April.

Hong Kong services, currently operated by Cathay Pacific, will resume on Air New Zealand aircraft from 29 March and will be adjusted from seven return services per week to four return services per week from 21 April - 31 May.

Air New Zealand Chief Revenue Officer, Cam Wallace, said, "We have this week conveyed to officials in China our intention to resume services from April subject to the current travel restrictions being lifted and the appropriate medical advice from the New Zealand Ministry of Health and our own Medical Team. We are grateful for officials' understanding of our temporary suspension of Shanghai services. Clearly, the coronavirus has had an impact on bookings into Shanghai and Hong Kong, and our schedule for April and May will reflect this with a lower flight frequency."

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