Air New Zealand has announced today it continue to offer direct A320 jet services between Auckland and Invercargill over the Christmas and New Year period. 

The A320 jet service between Auckland and Invercargill didn’t operate between December 25, 2019 and January 11, 2020, but this festive season there will be 10 additional return services between December 21 and January 10. 

Air New Zealand Head of Tourism and Regional Affairs Reuben Levermore said it was fantastic news for Southland. 

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“We’ve been encouraged by Kiwis’ appetite for leisure travel over recent months. By operating the jet service over the holiday period, more friends and families will have the chance to reunite, take a holiday north or experience the deep south.”

Invercargill Airport General Manager Nigel Finnerty said it was great news for the whole southern region.

“Having the extra flights over the summer holidays gives those up north every opportunity to come down and taste our amazing southern hospitality, have a good look around and just spend some time at our place.” 

The additional flights are available now at the Air New Zealand website.