India, NZ ink deal for direct flights

Auckland, May 1

India and New Zealand today signed a deal that opens the door for direct flights between the two countries that could boost tourism and trade sectors. The signing ceremony of the bilateral air services agreement was witnessed by visiting President Pranab Mukherjee and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key.

The air services agreement should also boost tourism and trade between New Zealand and the world’s second most populated nation, New Zealand Transport Minister Simon Bridges said. 

Air New Zealand, Air India and Singapore Airlines are among the operators which have the potential to run such a direct service, New Zealand Herald reported. — PTI