Air New Zealand will temporarily suspend its Christchurch to Gold Coast service from November 2025 to March 2026, citing fleet constraints and current demand trends.

In a statement, Air New Zealand Chief Commercial Officer Jeremy O’Brien said, “Air New Zealand has made the difficult decision to introduce a seasonal suspension on its Christchurch to Gold Coast services from November 2025 to March 2026.”

“This decision reflects ongoing demand and market conditions, along with our wider fleet constraints, which mean we need to make careful decisions about where we operate over the period,” he said.

While the move affects the peak summer travel window, the airline said only a small number of customers are booked on the route and will be re-accommodated.

“This suspension will only affect a small number of customers with bookings, who will be rebooked via Auckland,” O’Brien said.

He added that the airline remains focused on the broader network: “We remain committed to providing reliable services across our network.”

“We thank customers for their understanding while we work through this change,” he said.