India flights

Cathay Pacific Airways is to start a non-stop service between Hong Kong and India's capital Delhi, making it the only airline flying out of New Zealand that offers a same-day connecting service from New Zealand to India.

The service will start on March 26 and fly four times a week, using Airbus A330-300 aircraft.

To celebrate this new route, Cathay Pacific is offering an introductory economy return fare to Delhi from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch for $1599. Tickets must be bought by March 31 and travel completed by October 30, this year.