Hong Kong Airlines releases sharp New Zealand pricingJOHN ANTHONY/FAIRFAX NZ Hong Kong Airlines commercial assistant director Michael Burke says the airline estimates up to 60 per cent of customers on the Hong Kong-Auckland service will be from mainland China. Business class air fares between Auckland and Hong Kong have been slashed by up to 60 per cent by newcomer Hong Kong Airlines. Hong Kong Airlines commercial assistant director Michael Burke said Auckland had been under consideration for about three years. READ MORE: Hong Kong Airlines to launch daily flight to New ZealandAirfares will increase for the peak summer months. Hong Kong Airlines' economy fares start at $1224 return, slightly higher than Cathay's $1121 on special and cheaper than $1563 on Air NZ.

Source: Stuff May 18, 2016 00:18 UTC