Sichuan Airlines resumes Auckland service, restoring pre-pandemic New Zealand-China flight links.

Sichuan Airlines returns to Auckland Airport, marking a full restoration of pre-pandemic links between China and New Zealand. The airline's return, along with new routes, signifies China's growing confidence in long-haul travel. Auckland Airport expects seven destinations in China to be available to travellers by April, with 36 flights per week, representing a 115% seat capacity recovery compared to 2019's winter season.