![]() ![]() ![]() If non-stop connections between India and Auckland start, this could be another connecting market. This could include “significant” China-Brazil traffic, in addition to historical Japan-Brazil air travel demand to connect with São Paulo, the largest Japanese population outside Japan. “Recent aircraft developments in long-range technology mean an Auckland-São Paulo non-stop flight is not only feasible, but potentially highly desirable to a wide range of travellers including business traffic, visiting friends and relatives and one-stop connectivity through Auckland,” Russell said.Īt a great circle distance of about 12,045km non-stop from São Paulo, Auckland flying time is similar to a flight to Houston or Dallas and there is the opportunity of high-value cargo and premium produce by air in both directions, as well as passenger demand, either as a destination or transit hub. “However, with a large population of more than 217 million people, and strong demand for niche solutions in areas such as agriculture, security, technology and mining (and strong trade in services in the education and tourism sectors), Brazil can provide a high payoff to those willing to invest time and energy,” Mfat says.Īviation advisor to the newly formed New Zealand Brazil Business Chamber (NZBBC) and managing director of Eagle Aviation Consulting, Simon Russell, is working with the aviation and business communities here and in Brazil on feasibility of an Auckland to São Paulo non-stop flight. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade figures show that in 2022 New Zealand exported $119.45 million of total goods to Brazil and imported $352.62m. Prices for flights between Auckland and Santiago could get cheaper when Latam starts three times a week services between Sydney and Chile’s biggest city later this year. Williams, also a director of the Latin America New Zealand Business Council, said air links would boost opportunities for exporters and education providers with inbound tourism on top of that. Rachel Williams, founder of Viva Expeditions, a leading travel agency for Latin America and Antarctica, said competition to South America would be welcome for Kiwis wanting to get to the eastern side of the continent. “We have discussions with many airlines in many parts of the world about short-term and more longer-term opportunities to make sure that New Zealand is on the radar,” Tasker said. However, there was growing demand for links into Brazil. Scott Tasker, general manager customer and aeronautical at Auckland Airport, said the Latam service into Santiago provided a good hub for other countries in South America given the airline’s big network. Air New Zealand is an unlikely starter for returning to the continent any time soon as it is concentrating its limited supply of long-haul aircraft into North America and proven routes in Asia. Qantas flies services from Sydney to Santiago.Īir New Zealand quit a short-lived Auckland-Buenos Aires service before the pandemic hit and Aerolíneas Argentinas has flown that route before. The airline has recovered strongly from the pandemic and operates Melbourne to Santiago nonstop. They were considered by Air New Zealand several years ago and other countries in South America are served or have been served before.Ĭurrently, Latam operates from Santiago to Auckland (continuing to Sydney), one of the most high-yielding international services to and from Auckland. Non-stop flights would be a first to the country of more than 210 million. ![]() One aviation consultant says non-stop flights could bring up 100,000 passengers each way through this country every year. Links between New Zealand and the country are growing as more Brazilians come to this country to live and the megalopolis of São Paulo within range of aircraft such as Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Photo / CuriosoĪuckland Airport route planners have identified Brazil as a strong commercial opportunity for non-stop flights. ![]()
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