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2019


Charter service announced between Korea and the South Island
25 Nov 2019

Charter service announced between Korea and the South Island

Korean Air will operate ten return services from December 27 between Incheon Airport, ranked the Best Airport Worldwide for 11 consecutive years, and Christchurch Airport, ranked Australasia's Best Regional Airport.

American Airlines to turbocharge tourism value via South Island
29 Oct 2019

American Airlines to turbocharge tourism value via South Island

Christchurch Airport just announced direct flights between Christchurch and Los Angeles will turbocharge tourism value to New Zealand.

Humanoid robots in Christchurch
14 Oct 2019

Humanoid robots in Christchurch

Humanoid robots are in the spotlight in Christchurch.

Christchurch Airport continues strong run
21 Aug 2019

Christchurch Airport continues strong run

Christchurch International Airport Limited (CIAL) has recorded another record year in FY19.

Christchurch Airport grows, against national trend
18 Jul 2019

Christchurch Airport grows, against national trend

Christchurch Airport has notched up another month of strong growth in international arrivals in May, taking its annual visitor arrival growth between July and May to 8.5 per cent, compared to the national total of -5.8 per cent for the same time period.

First New Zealand autonomous shuttle debuts at Christchurch Airport
21 Jun 2019

First New Zealand autonomous shuttle debuts at Christchurch Airport

Christchurch’s autonomous vehicle trial is changing up a gear with today’s introduction of New Zealand’s first Smart Shuttle.

Christchurch Airport supporting action on climate change
8 May 2019

Christchurch Airport supporting action on climate change

Christchurch Airport, as a member of the Climate Leaders’ Coalition, supports the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill announced today.

Virtual Reality for airport firefighters
2 May 2019

Virtual Reality for airport firefighters

A group of airport firefighters is firing up for emergency situations without any aircraft or firefighting gear!

More direct flights between Christchurch and Hong Kong
24 Apr 2019

More direct flights between Christchurch and Hong Kong

Good news for South Island travellers… strong demand has led to Cathay Pacific confirming a third summer season between Christchurch and Hong Kong - plus increasing to four flights per week during December-January-February.

The future of digital travel
10 Apr 2019

The future of digital travel

"Robotic retailers", "travelling by virtual reality" and "pilotless planes" are just some of the ideas University of Canterbury students had for how digital disruption and emerging technologies will impact the future of travel.

Important win for six South Island tourism organisations
8 Apr 2019

Important win for six South Island tourism organisations

Six more South Island tourism organisations are about to get a valuable hand up to attract and do business with Chinese visitors.

Half-year result reveals continued growth for Christchurch Airport
27 Feb 2019

Half-year result reveals continued growth for Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport is reporting an increased interim result for the six months of July to December 2018, off the back of international passenger growth and strong cost control.