China Airlines to resume Auckland service

As per 02NOV10 GDS timetable and inventory display, China Airlines from 01JAN11 is resuming service to Auckland, after nearly 10 years of service suspension. 3 weekly Taipei - Brisbane service with Airbus A330-300, is to extend to Auckland.

In particular, China Airlines is the new entrant to the Brisbane - Auckland market, competing against QANTAS, Air New Zealand, Pacific Blue and Emirates. Prior to Auckland service suspension, it used to operate Taipei - Sydney - Auckland with MD11.