China Southern launched non-stop flight to Christchurch with Dreamliner

GUANGZHOU - China Southern Airlines on 16 December launched inaugural flight from Guangzhou and Christchurch. The new service will be a Non-stop flights three-times-weekly direct flight and it will be the first Chinese airline scheduled service to fly to South Island commercially.
 

The Christchurch service will be operated by China Southern’s Dreamliner Boeing 787-8 aircraft in classical three-class configuration featuring China Southern’s refreshed First Class, Business Class as well as long-haul Economy Class seats. Together with the premium service provided by China Southern’s cabin crew and most advanced inflight on-demand entertainment system in all classes, passengers will enjoy a superior inflight experience when travelling between Guangzhou and Christchurch.
 

China Southern Chief Operating Office Zhang Zifang said: “China Southern already has a significant presence in New Zeeland and Australia, the Christchurch will help meet demand for both business and leisure traveler bounded for South Island. The launch of Christchurch, together with the recently announced introduction of flights to Rome, highlights our Canton Route strategy, continue to boost Guangzhou’s standing as an international aviation hubs.”
 

China Southern currently operates up to 70 flights per week between Guangzhou and a number of destinations in Oceania, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Auckland.
 

The full schedule for the Christchurch service is as follows (all times local):

Flight no	From	To	Departure/Arrival	Days of operation
CZ617	CAN	CHC	0050/1710	Wed, Fri and Sun
CZ618	CHC	CAN	2230/0530+1	Wed, Fri and Sun

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