Four decades later, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has carried more than 2.3 million customers on over 10,000 flights between Singapore and Christchurch.
This key route has grown to include daily services, newer-generation aircraft and an expanded range of cabin products.
Since 2022, 3.3 million kilograms of cherries, more than 3.6 million kilograms of lobsters and several shipments of meat, salmon, oysters, milk powder has flown from Christchurch to Singapore Airport.
Alongside and lobsters, SIA also supports year-round shipments of meat, salmon, oysters, milk powder and other general cargo.
Christchurch Airport chief executive Justin Watson said SIA has connected generations of travellers, supported tourism and become a “gateway to the world”.
“We’re incredibly proud of the strength of the partnership we’ve built with Singapore Airlines, and we look forward to seeing it continue to grow in the years ahead,” Watson said.
Christchurch Airport Chief Executive Justin Watson said Singapore Airlines has connected generations of travellers. Photo / Supplied
Singapore Airlines general manager New Zealand, Wilson Yong, said Christchurch is an “important part” of the airline’s New Zealand network.
“This milestone is a celebration of our relationship with the people and communities of Canterbury,” Yong said.
“Our commitment to Aotearoa is stronger than ever, bolstered by more than a decade of partnership with Air New Zealand.
“Our joint-venture offers travel and cargo customers greater choice and seamless connectivity across both airlines’ global networks.”