Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil Ravishankar revealed the airline is evaluating direct flights to India, boosted by a recent free trade agreement.
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Jun 14, 2026
06:09 pm
What's the storyAir New Zealand is considering the feasibility of launching direct flights to Indian cities.
The airline's CEO, Nikhil Ravishankar, said that the recent free trade agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and India has opened up more opportunities for people-to-people connectivity.
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