In an effort Promote trade and diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Latin AmericaAsia-Pacific Center of Excellence (Cap) brought together economists, government agencies, and industry representatives to investigate Opportunities to expand connectivity between the two regions.
Currently, the market is in between New Zealand and Latin America are exploited by LATAM, operates flights between Santiago (SCL) and Auckland (AKL), serving as a stopover to continue to Sydney, Australia (SYD). This service Provides sharing capacity of 4,228 seats per week.
Compared to the pre-pandemic period, Current seating capacity is limited. Data obtained by Aviationonline through Sirius shows that capacity delivered between New Zealand and South America in the first quarter of 2024 is 42% lower than the same period in 2019. By comparison, if we include the Australian market, the capacity is 37. 9% decrease.
Before the pandemic broke out, in 2019 Air New Zealand operates from Auckland to Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE). Frequencies vary according to seasonal demand, ranging from 3 to 5 flights per week. Buenos Aires continues Air New Zealand is the only international destination not re-establishedCiting the lack of wide-body aircraft.
Air New Zealand and LATAM both offer convenient connections to Brazil. The New Zealand airline had a codeshare agreement with Aerolíneas Argentinas and LATAM operated its own flights.
In 2019, In these paths, Air New Zealand carried 95,401 passengers 81% occupancy rate and LATAM moved 101,703 passengers. In 2023The New Zealand-Chile route collected 83,263 57.6 decreased% of traffic between New Zealand and South America compared to pre-pandemic period.
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Most flights to Latin America, destination: Brazil
He A challenge faced by some major airlines South American companies (LATAM, Aerolíneas Argentinas and Avianca) and Air New Zealand, Limitation in the fleet of wide-body aircraft.
According to the Business Desk report, several interest groups are pushing for a direct link between São Paulo and Auckland, two cities with important trade and tourism links. The A proposal will be submitted to Air New ZealandConsidering the airline acquired eight Boeing 787-9 aircraft. LATAMWith its next eleven Boeing 787-9 aircraft, is also considered a possible candidate for establishing a direct link between two cities.
12,045 kilometers between Sao Paulo and Auckland, the future Transpolar route, minimum three weekly flights, two flights requiredAnd daily service would require four manufactured aircraft.
Eagle Aviation Consulting Exemplifies the potential of commodity marketsEspecially towards Asia, taking advantage of Brazil's diverse market. Another variable is the Brazilian diaspora in AustraliaMore than 80,000 people have settled there, not counting temporary visas for work and travel or courses offered by both countries.
Beyond serving the Brazilian-New Zealand market, they want Auckland to be a hub for connections to the Asia-Pacific and East Asia, mainly for corporate purposes, with a stopover at Guarulhos en route to Europe.
Negotiations are ongoing and it remains to be seen which airline, Air New Zealand or Latom, will launch the first direct link between Guadalajara and Auckland.
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