Air New Zealand to reintroduce jet services on Hamilton-Christchurch route

Tuesday 27 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 27 May 2025, 2:33pm

In this story Air New Zealand, Greg Foran

Air New Zealand will begin operating 171-seat Airbus A320 flights between Hamilton and Christchurch from 18 September. This marks the return of domestic jet services to Hamilton after 25 years. The new jet services will run alongside existing ATR 72 turboprop flights to increase capacity.

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1. StuffTue 27 May 2025, 9:37am

   Major capacity boost on Hamilton-Christchurch route as domestic jets make 25-year comeback (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 27 May 2025, 12:51pm

   Air New Zealand boosts flight network between Hamilton, Christchurch, jet service returns to Hamilton after 25 years (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 27 May 2025, 2:33pm

   Air NZ to offer jet service between Hamilton and Christchurch (opens in new tab)