China Southern Airlines' direct service between Guangzhou and Christchurch will upgrade to use the company's new, flagship aircraft from October. The Boeing 787-9 is described by the airline as its newest, state-of-the-art wide-body aircraft.
The planes have 30 percent more seats than the aircraft currently flying the direct route, as well as a new business class cabin.
Christchurch Airport Chief Aeronautical and Commercial Officer, Justin Watson, said that the 787-9 will be able to carry about three extra tonnes of air freight, which is good news for exporters. "That can roughly be the equivalent of $29,000 of export value to the South Island on every flight.”
According to newshub.co.nz, the new aircraft will fly directly between Christchurch and Guangzhou every day from late October.
