Summary
- United Airlines launched direct flights from San Francisco to Christchurch, becoming the only airline to offer this route.
- This new service is part of United’s expansion in the South Pacific.
- The flights are expected to generate increased tourism and boost New Zealand’s economy.
Chicago-based United Airlines became the only airline to offer direct flights between the US and New Zealand’s South Island on Friday, with service from its West Coast hub at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Christchurch Airport (CHC). The flight departed just after 23:30, with a scheduled flying time of just over 13 hours.
The service is part of United’s largest expansion in the South Pacific in its history, increasing flights between the US, Australia, and New Zealand this season by more than 40% compared to last year. It comes after service from Los Angeles to Auckland and Brisbane were also…