SQ to resume some flights
Singapore Airlines will resume scheduled passenger services to Auckland and Christchurch as part of its minimum connectivity network.
The re-instatement of twice-weekly services to Auckland and once-weekly services to Christchurch from Tuesday 9 June, will mark the first scheduled passenger flights to the cities since SQ ceased operations in March following the closure of New Zealand and Singapore’s borders due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
AKL off QR’s list for June start
Qatar Airways intends to operate to 80 destinations by the end of June, including 33 in Asia Pacific – but conspicuous by its absence on a just released list is Auckland.
Destinations that do make the list include Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Though enquiries to the airline last night did not receive a definite answer, trade sources indicate it may be late October before QR returns to AKL.
New build Hotel Indigo set for Auckland CBD
Sudima Hotels announces new hotel in Auckland CBD
Sudima Hotels intends to build a new four and a half star, opposite the New Zealand International Convention Centre (which is being built now and is expected to attract around 33,000 delegates a year).