Sounds Air completes final flights from Christchurch Airport

Monday 29 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 29 Sep 2025, 9:40am

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Sounds Air has operated its last flights from Christchurch following a decision to end services between Blenheim and Christchurch, and Christchurch and Wānaka. Christchurch Airport lit its tower and terminal in orange over the weekend to honour the airline. The airline cited a difficult economic climate for the changes.

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1. The Press via RNZMon 29 Sep 2025, 7:17am

   Sounds Air flies out of Christchurch for last time (opens in new tab)

   Also on 1News (opens in new tab), RNZ (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 29 Sep 2025, 9:40am

   Christchurch Airport's sweet tribute to small airline's last flights there (opens in new tab)