Customers can now purchase fares for Air New Zealand's non-stop service between Auckland and Osaka, with Economy fares starting from $769 and Business Class from $2239 one-way per person.

The seasonal service will operate three return flights per week from Auckland International Airport to Kansai International Airport from 4 November 2016 to 26 March 2017 using Boeing 767-300ER aircraft.

Air New Zealand's Chief Sales and Commercial Officer Cam Wallace says there is growing demand for inbound and outbound tourism between New Zealand and Japan.

'With a flight time of around 11 hours, this non-stop service is a convenient option for New Zealanders looking to explore Japan's western areas and for Japanese travellers looking to visit New Zealand during the summer months.

'It's also the only non-stop service between Auckland and Osaka and paired with our up to ten times weekly Auckland - Tokyo service on the 787-9 Dreamliner means our customers have even more choice when visiting Japan.'

Air New Zealand's Auckland - Osaka service will operate as follows:

Flight Date Frequency Departure Time(local) Arrival Time(local)
NZ97
Auckland to Osaka 		4 November 2016 - 26 March 2017 Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays 10:25 18:00
NZ98
Osaka to Auckland 		4 November 2016 - 26 March 2017 Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays 21:00 12:05 +1

Osaka is currently on sale as part of the airline's China, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Japan sale. Customers can get $350 off adult return Economy fares and $700 off adult return Business Class fares on the new non-stop service to Osaka. See airnewzealand.co.nz for more details and to book.

Air New Zealand's Auckland - Osaka service is subject to government and regulatory approvals.

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