United Airlines has launched a new connection between Christchurch Airport and San Francisco, the first direct connection between the South Island and the United States flown by an American airline.
The new non-stop service will allow South Islanders to travel to the United States with one flight, with United passengers also able to access all of New Zealand’s domestic network via Christchurch Airport’s single terminal transfer.
“At United, we are excited to strengthen our presence in New Zealand with the inaugural flight UA730, the first non-stop service from San Francisco to Christchurch,” said Tim Wallis, Regional Sales Manager for Australia, New Zealand and Tahiti, United Airlines. “We are proud to be the first U.S. airline to offer this direct service for travellers into Christchurch from the U.S. and vice versa.
“We look forward to continuing to nurture our close ties in New Zealand and offering travellers more choice, thanks to our great partnership with Air New Zealand,” added Wallis.
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