The maiden inaugural of Hainan Airlines' new non-stop service took off from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in China and landed at Auckland Airport in New Zealand on December 30, 2016, following an 11-hour journey. The flight, operated by an Airbus A330, served as the announcement of the Airlines' formal launch of non-stop service between Shenzhen and Auckland. The new service further complements the airline's intercontinental network and adds to the number of convenient choices for passengers flying internationally.