The New Zealand Government has authorised Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines to continue their joint venture alliance for another five years until March 2029
Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have welcomed the decision by New Zealand’s Associate Minister of Transport, Matt Doocey.
Throughout the 10-year partnership, Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines have grown the seat capacity between New Zealand and Singapore by nearly 50%. This includes adding up to three daily services between Auckland and Singapore and a daily service between Christchurch and Singapore.
Air New Zealand Chief Transformation and Alliances Officer Mike Williams says the partnership is critical in connecting New Zealand to the world.
“Since the alliance was launched at the beginning of 2015, the two flag carriers have carried over 4.6 million passengers between New Zealand, Singapore and beyond,” Williams says.
“The partnership gives New Zealanders access to the world on Singapore Airlines’ vast network beyond the Singapore gateway into destinations in Europe, India and Southeast Asia.
“With the partnership extended for five years, together with Singapore Airlines, we can continue to stimulate trade and tourism and provide customers with greater choice and connectivity.”
Following this extension and subject to regulatory approval, the joint venture partners will operate four daily seasonal services between Auckland and Singapore from 27 October 2024 to 29 March 2025. This will give customers more connectivity and choice during the peak holiday season.
