
China Eastern will debut a groundbreaking Auckland–Buenos Aires service via Shanghai starting December 4, 2025, using a Boeing 777-300ER. The twice-weekly route re-connects New Zealand with South America for the first time since pre-COVID times, offering business and tourism travelers a seamless link across the Pacific. Expected to catalyze trade, investment, and Antarctic travel opportunities, this route addresses a long-standing market gap and strengthens intercontinental connectivity.
