Air New Zealand, Air France and Air Serbia Announce New Long-Haul Routes
Air New Zealand will launch flights from Christchurch to Bali in 2027. Air France will put La Première on more of its U.S. routes. Air Serbia intends to start a Belgrade to Miami route in May 2027.
Air New Zealand plans a new non-stop flight between Christchurch and Denpasar, Bali. The service will operate while it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere in 2027. The carrier plans to operate three weekly flights through late August.
The airline will also keep its Christchurch–Singapore route running all year. That route was first planned as a seasonal service, so the schedule now goes beyond its original dates.
Air France is adding more flights to the U.S. that carry its new La Première first class cabin. According to Upgraded Points, the airline is also increasing how often it flies across the Americas this winter.
Air Serbia will fly from Belgrade to Miami starting May 20, 2027. The airline says the route will run twice a week. It also says the flight will improve links to Latin America and the Caribbean.
What it means for travelers
These changes give travelers more choices on long routes. People in the South Island of New Zealand get a direct option to Bali, and a year-round link to Singapore. Travelers in the Balkans get a new way to reach Miami and onward trips.
What to watch next
Schedules and start dates can change, so check the airline's official website for flight times, fares and booking dates before you plan a trip.
How the story unfolded
- AirlineGeeks Air Serbia Adds New U.S. Service
- Upgraded Points Air France Adds New La Première Cabin to More U.S. Flights
Read the original reporting
- Aviation A2Z – Air New Zealand Adds New Flights to Most Visited Island in the World ↗
- Upgraded Points – Air France Adds New La Première Cabin to More U.S. Flights ↗
- AirlineGeeks – Air Serbia Adds New U.S. Service ↗
Quick questions
What is the news in short?
Air New Zealand will launch flights from Christchurch to Bali in 2027. Air France will put La Première on more of its U.S. routes. Air Serbia intends to start a Belgrade to Miami route in May 2027.
How does this affect trips to New Zealand?
These changes give travelers more choices on long routes. People in the South Island of New Zealand get a direct option to Bali, and a year-round link to Singapore. Travelers in the Balkans get a new way to reach Miami and onward trips.
What should I do now?
Schedules and start dates can change, so check the airline's official website for flight times, fares and booking dates before you plan a trip.
Where does this information come from?
This brief is based on reporting from Aviation A2Z, Upgraded Points and AirlineGeeks. Links to the original stories are listed on this page.
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