Shanghai, Air New Zealand start code-sharing

Shanghai Airlines started a reciprocal code-sharing agreement with Air New Zealand on July 1 to expand the flight networks of both airlines. Shanghai Airlines and Air New Zealand signed a bilateral code-sharing agreement last September. Air New Zealand is one of the global members of Star Alliance, providing air service for 51 cities in 18 countries. Based on data, China and New Zealand’s passenger volume has increased rapidly in recent years. From last year to this March, 114,000 Chinese passengers traveled to New Zealand, up by 26 percent on a year-on-year basis. The direct air services to Shanghai will be increased from 3 flights weekly to five flights weekly in November. Shanghai Airlines and Air New Zealand have developed cooperation on joint transport, frequent flyer credit mileage award, and transfer travel.