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New ‘dogged’ approach to safety at Christchurch Airport

Tuesday, 18 November 2014, 10:50 am | Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport has welcomed a new ‘employee’ – and provided her with her own water bowl and a kennel to sleep in. ‘Jet’ is a 14 week old purebred border collie puppy who will soon be gainfully employed scaring birds away from the ... More >>

Government Support for Airport’s “Welcome China” Project

Friday, 7 November 2014, 1:07 pm | Christchurch Airport

Plans to welcome more Chinese visitors to the South Island have been boosted by today’s Government funding for Christchurch Airport’s “Welcome China” project. More >>

“China Ready” seminars back by popular demand

Friday, 24 October 2014, 11:22 am | Christchurch Airport

Increasing numbers of Chinese visitors arriving into Christchurch Airport has seen southern tourism and business operators sign up for seminars which help them roll out the welcome mat. More >>

Christchurch Airport nets safety award

Thursday, 2 October 2014, 3:22 pm | Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport has won a 2014 Airport Safety Award for its new health and safety reporting website, visABILITY. More >>

Growth in passenger numbers drives Airport result

Thursday, 18 September 2014, 3:06 pm | Christchurch Airport

Christchurch International Airport Limited (CIAL) has reported encouraging growth in its operating performance for the year ended 30 June 2014, driven by revenue growth across all aspects of the business – aeronautical, commercial and property. Chairman ... More >>

New partnership for Christchurch Airport announced in China

Tuesday, 9 September 2014, 4:32 pm | Christchurch Airport

A new strategic partnership has been announced in China between Christchurch Airport and GZL International Travel Service Ltd, one of China’s largest travel agencies. More >>

Mayor accepts Christchurch Airport’s request to visit China

Friday, 5 September 2014, 11:18 am | Christchurch Airport

Over the past twelve months, Christchurch has been the fastest growing entry point for Chinese visitors arriving into New Zealand and China has been one of New Zealand’s fastest growing tourism markets. More >>

Campaign invites Aussies to road trip the South Island

Wednesday, 3 September 2014, 12:39 pm | Christchurch Airport

The South Island tourism industry has a new message for its Australian neighbours: from the West Coast to Wanaka, Marlborough to Queenstown and Southland and everything in between – nothing beats a South Island Road Trip. Christchurch Airport and Tourism ... More >>

Auckland Bound Flight Stranded For Five Hours

Monday, 14 July 2014, 1:55 pm | Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport can confirm a China Southern Airlines flight was diverted here this morning because of fog at Auckland Airport. The plane sat on the tarmac here for five hours before departing for Auckland. When an international flight is diverted ... More >>

Christchurch Airport celebrates ten years of Emirates

Wednesday, 2 July 2014, 10:11 am | Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport is today celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Emirates service which has expanded South Islanders’ access to the world. More >>

Airport taxi drop-off location about to change

Tuesday, 24 June 2014, 2:11 pm | Christchurch Airport

Safety is one of the reasons taxi customers at Christchurch Airport will soon be collected from a new specifically designated area outside the terminal. Chief Commercial Officer Blair Forgie says the current drop-off zone under the main parking building ... More >>

Christchurch Airport clears the site for Spitfire Square

Tuesday, 24 June 2014, 12:12 pm | Christchurch Airport

Construction of a retail precinct at Christchurch Airport comes a step closer this month with the demolition of a building on Memorial Avenue. More >>

Christchurch Airport celebrates Jetstar’s fifth birthday

Monday, 9 June 2014, 10:57 am | Christchurch Airport

Orange balloon towers are in place in the Jetstar area of Christchurch Airport this week as part of a week-long celebration of the airline’s fifth birthday. The airline has been operating domestic services into and out of Christchurch since June 2009 ... More >>

Christchurch Community Rising to Marathon Challenge

Wednesday, 28 May 2014, 12:54 pm | Christchurch Airport

With more than 4000 entries, 200 volunteers and thousands of spectators, the Christchurch Airport Marathon has become one of the South Island’s most significant community occasions. More >>

Customers drive parking changes at Christchurch Airport

Tuesday, 27 May 2014, 3:43 pm | Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport is following its customers’ parking desires with new car parking choices from June 9. More >>

Downhill attraction rides airport’s wave of growth

Thursday, 22 May 2014, 12:18 pm | Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport is welcoming two pieces of good tourism news on the same day - a multi-million dollar tourism attraction on the Port Hills and thousands more trans-Tasman seats into Christchurch next summer. More >>

Thousands more trans-Tasman seats into Chch next summer

Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 2:25 pm | Christchurch Airport

More than 40-thousand extra seats will become available on trans-Tasman services into Christchurch next summer. More >>

Christchurch is fastest growing airport for Chinese visitors

Tuesday, 6 May 2014, 1:01 pm | Christchurch Airport

New statistics reveal Christchurch Airport to be New Zealand’s fastest growing point of entry for Chinese visitors. The figures from Statistics New Zealand show Christchurch to have had a 60% increase in Chinese passengers in the past six months. ... More >>

Reduced courtesy vehicle charges at Christchurch Airport

Tuesday, 29 April 2014, 5:12 pm | Christchurch Airport

Courtesy vehicle operators who collect customers from Christchurch Airport will soon pay less to do so. More >>

Late Night Lights At Christchurch Airport

Friday, 4 April 2014, 11:33 am | Christchurch Airport

Late Night Lights At Christchurch Airport It has been a case of lights and plenty of action late at night at Christchurch Airport in recent weeks. The annual maintenance work on the runways began in February and was scheduled to run for eight weeks. Airport ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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