Charter increases heat on direct Korea-NZ route

Charter increases heat on direct Korea-NZ route
Pattrick Smellie
Two days after Air New Zealand relaunched direct flights between Auckland and Seoul for the first time in two decades, a rival has appeared in the form of Korean Air, offering a direct charter service over the summer months between Christchurch and the South Korean capital. Korean Air will operate 10 return services from Dec. 27 in response to Korean tourist demand.The Air NZ service also aims primarily at the tourism market, although Trade Minister David Parker is in South Korea this week, promoting trade and investment opportunities. Tha...

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