Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific have received approval from New Zealand regulators to extend their joint venture alliance for another five years.
The partnership was first established in 2013 and has been instrumental in enhancing connectivity between New Zealand and Hong Kong, according to the carriers. This includes providing up to three daily services during peak travel seasons.
“Together, we have built a robust network that not only connects New Zealanders to destinations around the world, including Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland, but also ensures convenient access for global travelers to explore New Zealand’s regions via Hong Kong,” says Air New Zealand Chief Transformation and Alliances Officer Michael Williams.
During peak months, both airlines will operate 18X-weekly return services between New Zealand and Hong Kong, including Cathay Pacific’s 4X-weekly seasonal flights between Christchurch and Hong Kong, which run from Oct. 30 through March 29, 2025.
Data provided by OAG Schedules Analyser shows that there are about 36,000 two-way nonstop scheduled seats between New Zealand and Hong Kong in November 2024, equivalent to 88% of pre-pandemic levels. Cathay Pacific has a 52% capacity share of the market, while Air New Zealand has 48%.
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