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Air New Zealand is celebrating 20 years of flying between Auckland and Shanghai, marking two decades of bringing people together, welcoming visitors, and helping Kiwi businesses take New Zealand products to the world.

The route has carried more than 2.2 million passengers and has grown from three flights a week to 10 during the peak summer season, since launching on 6 November 2006.

“For 20 years, we’ve had the privilege of bringing people together across these two cities,” Air New Zealand chief commercial officer Scott Wilkinson said. “Whether it’s families reuniting, students beginning a new chapter, visitors discovering New Zealand for the first time, or Kiwi businesses building critical trade relationships in China, every flight represents an opportunity to connect.”

Beyond connecting people, Shanghai has long been an important cargo connection for Air New Zealand. From fresh lobster and salmon to mussels and milk powder, the airline carries premium Kiwi products to Shanghai, connecting New Zealand exporters with one of the world’s largest consumer markets.

“Every time one of our aircraft takes off for Shanghai, it’s carrying more than passengers,” Wilkinson added. “It’s also carrying the hard work of New Zealand farmers, fishers and businesses whose products are sought after around the world.”

In financial year 2026 the airline shipped over 3,500 tonnes of cargo between Auckland and Shanghai including 626 tonnes of salmon and other seafood, 350 tonnes of cherries, 190 tonnes of milk powder and 160 tonnes of health supplements.

Air New Zealand currently operates daily non-stop services between Auckland and Shanghai on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner, with flights increasing to ten per week between 23 January and 20 February 2027 to support demand over Chinese New Year.