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With travel between China and the US still languishing below pre-pandemic levels, US airlines need to find new markets to ensure their widebody aircraft are making money this winter season. This year, widebody capacity between the US and New Zealand has soared to the point where competition for seats has pushed fares and airline profits lower. Reprising a successful seasonal route Undeterred, United Airlines has resumed its seasonal service between San Francisco and Christchurch, the major city on the South Island of New Zealand. Following a successful (southern) summer season last year, United relaunched the service last week, with the...