Air New Zealand announces a significant increase in their flight capacity to the Pacific Islands, A boost to global travel

Air New Zealand has announced a significant increase in their flight capacity to the Pacific Islands.

From November 2024 to March 2025, adding tens of thousands of seats to the Pacific destinations, marking a 9% increase in its current capacity.

This capacity increase includes an additional 13,000 seats in Samoa, demonstrating their dedication to strengthening ties with Samoa.

The additional seats will facilitate more frequent and flexible travel options for business and leisure travelers, fostering cultural exchange and economic growth.

This expansion is a testament to their commitment to providing more travel opportunities and enhancing connectivity within the Pacific region.

In addition, Air New Zealand is also increasing their capacity to other Pacific destinations.

This includes 12,000 additional seats to Nadi, 7,000 to both Tonga and Rarotonga, and 2,500 to Tahiti.

These increases will give Air New Zealand customers more choices and greater flexibility when planning their travels.

CEO of Samoa Tourism, Toleafoa Pativaine Petaia-Tevita said she is delighted with this significant increase in flight capacity, a positive step towards boosting tourism and economic growth for Samoa and the Pacific region.

The additional seats provide more travel opportunities for tourists and enhance connectivity within the Pacific.