Singapore Airlines to bring back A380 superjumbo to New Zealand

Singapore Airlines has announced it’s bringing back its flagship double-decker Airbus A380 to Auckland. It has also announced additional services to Christchurch to help cater for the peak travel demand at the end of the year. The return of the 471-seat superjumbo will replace the A350-900, adding another 1526 seats a week between Singapore and Auckland. When it touches down in November, it’ll be the first time Singapore Airlines has flown the aircraft to New Zealand since 2020, after Covid-19 suspended services. It’s the second airline to fly an A380 into New Zealand, with Emirates using it on its long-haul Auckland to Dubai route, and in March, began flying it into Christchurch. Singapore Airlines General Manager New Zealand George Robertson said the return of the popular A380 underlined the airline’s commitment to serving the New Zealand market. “For close to 50 years, SIA has operated to Aotearoa helping to keep the country connected to the world,” Robertson said. “Re-deploying our A380 to Auckland to help meet the demand for travel during the busy year-end period, reinforces our commitment to New Zealand.<br/>