Air New Zealand to stop flights to South Korea

Air New Zealand’s engine issues are causing more impacts to the airline’s schedule. It will not be returning to Seoul for its seasonal flights in October, due to the ongoing engine availability challenges across its fleet. The airline’s final seasonal flight from Incheon to Auckland will be on March 29, 2025, marking the conclusion of the route’s three-times-a-week seasonal route, which had 40,000 seats available over the five months. Air New Zealand CCO Jeremy O’Brien acknowledged the disappointment this may cause. “We understand this will be disappointing for some customers, and we sincerely apologise for the impact. Due to the ongoing challenges with engine availability, we have reviewed our network to ensure we are set up to operate our schedule effectively and best deliver for our customers’ needs.” The small number of customers affected by this change will be contacted by Air New Zealand with rebooking options on alternative services, which include stop-overs and connections with the airline’s partner carriers. Customers may also choose to place their fare into credit or receive a full refund.<br/>