1st Nov 2010
AirAsia X has secured a new route - to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Christchurch.
Air New Zealand Deputy Chief Executive Officer Norm Thompson congratulated Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker and Christchurch International Airport Ltd for securing the new carrier.
"This is a really positive development for not only Christchurch but for the wider New Zealand economy" he said.
According to Mr. Thompson, the new service is "a great example of the creation of a new complementary market to those already served by Air New Zealand and other existing carriers."
Mr. Thompson believes the development will benefit the already established South East Asian market and has the potential to create new tourism opportunities for New Zealand.