Your current location:HOME >health >Direct flights resume between Chengdu, Auckland 正文
TIME:2024-05-21 15:22:24 Source: Internet compilationEdit:health
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, April 17 (Xinhua) -- The direct flights between China's Chengdu and Auckland
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, April 17 (Xinhua) -- The direct flights between China's Chengdu and Auckland of New Zealand officially resumed on Wednesday as a Sichuan Airlines' aircraft carrying over 200 Chinese tourists landed at the Auckland International Airport.
The services had been suspended for more than four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions. The Chinese tourists were welcome by a special ceremony featured with traditional Maori dance and singing at the airport on Wednesday afternoon.
Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand Wang Xiaolong said there are now six airlines in operation of direct flights between the two countries, involving seven Chinese cities.
Rachel Maidment, the director of the Auckland office of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said that the resumption of the Sichuan Airlines flight between Chengdu and Auckland is a positive milestone for New Zealand-China connectivity.
"Resumption of this direct link between Chengdu and Auckland will further strengthen the ties between our peoples and our lands. It will make it easier for tourists and students to build connections and explore; and will help foster greater business and economic connections through a more seamless and convenient bridge between Chengdu and Auckland," she said.
Currently, direct flight is conducted between Chengdu and Auckland one time every week, according to Sichuan Airlines. Zhao Feng, general manager of Sichuan Airlines, told Xinhua that the company will pay close attention to the passenger demand in the New Zealand market, consider adding more flights during China's winter flight season, and gradually expand the route layout in Oceania.
(Editor:Fu Bo)
Kate Hudson hits the stage to debut songs from her new album Glorious at star2024-05-21 15:07
Minnesota legislators consider constitutional amendment to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights2024-05-21 14:57
Who is youngest2024-05-21 14:56
How Rita Moreno uses honors like an upcoming public television award to further her philanthropy2024-05-21 14:44
Four people killed in a house explosion in southwestern Missouri2024-05-21 14:27
Maternal deaths have fallen to pre2024-05-21 14:24
Activists in Bangladesh march through universities to demand end to Israel2024-05-21 14:12
Spain's Prado Museum confirms rediscovery of lost Caravaggio. Painting will be unveiled May 272024-05-21 14:04
Candice Swanepoel stuns in a form2024-05-21 13:18
Woman, 62, is left baffled as she turns up to a hospital scan only to be told she's already dead2024-05-21 12:47
Mystery artist who erected signs comparing pothole2024-05-21 15:04
Can I get my private pension at 55 due to this bizarre birth year quirk? STEVE WEBB replies2024-05-21 15:02
ABC News president Kim Godwin steps down2024-05-21 14:25
Former Starbucks CEO Schultz says company needs to refocus on coffee as sales struggle2024-05-21 14:00
Bella Hadid goes braless in a thigh2024-05-21 13:47
Robinhood Markets receives SEC notice for alleged securities violations at crypto unit2024-05-21 13:44
Turkey says it has carried out new airstrikes against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq2024-05-21 13:41
An inquiry into a building fire in South Africa that killed 76 finds city authorities responsible2024-05-21 13:36
Kevin Pillar gets 1,000th career hit in Angels' win at Texas2024-05-21 13:34
Arsenal needs a favor from Tottenham in the title race. Current form suggests it won't happen2024-05-21 13:08