Air New Zealand has decided not to resume the seasonal Auckland–Seoul/Incheon flights on the winter schedule.
This decision was made due to ongoing engine problems with the Boeing 787-9 aircraft, following a network review. Currently, the flights are operated three times a week on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with the last flight scheduled for March 29.
The number of visitors to New Zealand from Korea reached 70,000 over the course of a year up to June 2024, making it the sixth-largest market. Fresh foods such as avocados, blueberries, and lamb meat are exported from New Zealand.
