Australia’s national carrier Qantas has launched a limited-period economy-class fare sale for Indian travellers planning trips to New Zealand later this year, as airlines seek to capitalise on rising outbound leisure travel from India, the airline said.The ‘New Year, New Zealand’ sale is open for bookings from January 22 to January 31, 2026, and covers travel between March and November 2026. The offer applies to return flights from Bengaluru to major New Zealand destinations including Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington and Queenstown, with one-stop connections via Sydney.According to the airline, return fares under the sale start from around Rs 65,300 from Bengaluru to Christchurch, with fares to Auckland, Wellington and Queenstown priced higher. The campaign provides access to both the South Island — via Christchurch and Queenstown — and the North Island through Auckland and Wellington. “We continue to see significant growth from the Indian market and a clear demand for travel to aspirational destinations like New Zealand,” Nick McGlynn, Executive Vice President Asia at Qantas, said.He added that the sale was part of the airline’s broader effort to strengthen connectivity for Indian travellers. “This sale offers fantastic value and provides a seamless, premium travel experience to explore the country’s world-renowned attractions,” McGlynn said.Indian travellers will connect via Sydney, allowing passengers to access multiple New Zealand cities through a single transit point. Qantas said all international fares booked under the offer include checked baggage allowance, meals, beverages and in-flight entertainment as standard.
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