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Air New Zealand’s direct flights returning to Seoul on 28 October 2024
Friday, September 6, 2024
As a part of a enterprise delegation to the Republic of Korea this week, Air New Zealand Chief Buyer and Gross sales Officer Leanne Geraghty has shared particulars on the upcoming return of the airline’s seasonal direct providers to Seoul.
Flights between Auckland and Seoul will recommence on 28 October 2024 and proceed by to 29 March 2025, with greater than 130 flights between the international locations throughout the interval.
Korea continues to be an vital marketplace for us so it’s unbelievable to return to Seoul from subsequent month.
With three flights every week between the cities on our 787 Dreamliner there shall be almost 40,000 seats on supply for purchasers over 5 months.
“Seoul continues to be an vital route for our cargo providers too. In the identical interval final 12 months, we carried greater than 2,000 tonnes of cargo between the cities, with recent produce like avocados, blueberries, and lamb heading to Korea from New Zealand.
We’re anticipating to see comparable volumes of cargo transported between the cities this season.”
To rejoice its return to Seoul, Air New Zealand has sale fares out there for New Zealand prospects travelling to Korea.
Beginning as we speak, prospects will be capable of guide fares from $699 a technique, with the sale out there till 30 September 2024 (except offered out prior).
“Seoul is a tremendous vacation spot for Kiwis to discover. It’s trendy and tech-savvy, and boasts a wealthy historical past with palaces, village-style neighbourhoods and traditions that attain again tons of of years.
Residence to a world-class meals scene, Seoul needs to be on the bucket checklist for any foodie.
“Equally, we’re trying ahead to seeing Koreans embrace the return of Air New Zealand providers.
For a similar interval final 12 months, round 60 p.c of demand on the route was out of Korea.
“We look forward to welcoming our Korean customers back on board and to Aotearoa this summer and are excited to carry Kiwis to see the sights of Seoul over the coming months.”
Prime Minister, Rt Hon Christopher Luxon, stated that Korea is a crucial inbound tourism and commerce marketplace for Aotearoa.
Within the 12 months ending June 2024, 70,000 arrivals got here from Korea, making it the sixth-largest customer market.
It’s nice to see extra air journey capability this summer time because it means extra alternatives for connection between Korea and Aotearoa.
Sale fares can be found from as we speak till Monday 30 September, except offered out prior.
Seats are strictly restricted and never out there on all flights and dates. Journey durations are from 28 October to 25 November 2024 and 13 January to 24 March 2025.
