Air New Zealand announces Synthony in the Sky flight to Christchurch

Shapeshifter headlined the Auckland to Sydney Synthony in the Sky. Photo / Supplied

Air New Zealand chief customer and digital officer Jeremy O’Brien says the charter reflects the airline’s belief that journeys should be as memorable as the destination.

“Moments like this are what travel is all about. It’s about anticipation, excitement and feeling part of something special from the very beginning.”

“When a brand-new national stadium opens its doors with Synthony and Six60 sharing the same stage, it deserves a journey that matches the scale of the moment. This charter is our way of making sure the trip there feels just as iconic as what’s waiting on the ground.”

Last year the airline collaborated with live music venture Synthony on a charter that turned the cabin of Flight NZ1331 to Sydney into a high-altitude rave, headlined by Shapeshifter’s P Digsss.

“The first Synthony in the Sky experience to Sydney in November was so popular we had to bring it back for a second act. Tickets sold out in just six hours. Anyone interested in round two will need to jump onboard quickly,” O’Brien said.

Air New Zealand’s 2025 Synthony in the Sky flight sold out in six hours. Photo / Air New Zealand

Kiwi DJ Dick Johnson is excited to return for his second sky-high gig experience.

“As well as being a world first for aviation, Synthony In the Sky marked the first time I’d ever DJ’d at 30,000 feet. The atmosphere was unlike anything else – 200 ravers all there for the same reason: to party on a plane, with the added buzz of heading into Synthony in Sydney.”

Tickets for Flight NZ1212 are on sale via Air New Zealand from 5am on Tuesday February 24 and are limited.

Inclusions:

Live inflight Synthony performanceGA Standing ticket to the Synthony concert at One New Zealand StadiumExclusive Six60 acoustic performance with support from General LeeSynthony soundcheck access