Many flights into and out of Christchurch Airport resume

Thursday, 16 June 2011, 1:08 pm
Press Release: Christchurch International Airport

Many flights into and out of Christchurch Airport will resume this afternoon.

“Both domestic and international flights will be operating this afternoon,” said CIAL Chief Executive Jim Boult. “In fact, passengers are checking in right now.”

Air New Zealand is operating both domestic and international flights. AirAsia X and Emirates international flights are due to arrive on time this afternoon.

However, Pacific Blue, Jetstar and Qantas flights are cancelled for the day.

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