Air New Zealand airfare and additional flight information for Christchurch

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All available fares on Air New Zealand domestic services from any point on the domestic network to/from Christchurch for booking and travel through until 8am Friday morning are available for $50 one way.

They can be booked via the Air New Zealand website and call centre.

In addition, Air New Zealand will operate a return Auckland-Christchurch service tomorrow utilising a Boeing 747-400, with seats available at the $50 fare.

Times for the special flights are as follows:

Depart Auckland 10:30, arrive Christchurch 11:50
Depart Christchurch 13:20, arrive Auckland 14:50

Meantime, Air New Zealand CEO Rob Fyfe, who is in Christchurch, has this evening been in contact with the Prime Minister and Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker offering the full resources of the airline.

Air New Zealand will regularly review capacity and compassionate fare requirements over the coming days.