Air New Zealand investigates direct flights to India by 2028

Thursday 20 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 20 Mar 2025, 8:55am

In this story Air New Zealand, Greg Foran, Air India

Air New Zealand is investigating the possibility of introducing direct flights to India by approximately 2028. A codeshare agreement has been established to allow travellers to connect through Australia or Singapore. Meanwhile, visa issues remain a challenge for travellers.

How they headlined it

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1. NewsroomThu 20 Mar 2025, 7:00am

   Air NZ commits to direct India flight, visas still a sticking point (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 20 Mar 2025, 7:14am

   NZ and India investigating direct flight by 2028 as PM battles through busy schedule (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 20 Mar 2025, 8:55am

   Long haul to begin non-stop flights to India (opens in new tab)