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Air New Zealand will once again turn a flight into a live music experience, announcing a second SYNTHONY in the Sky charter ahead of the Once In A Lifetime concert in Christchurch.
Ticket sales open at 6am on Tuesday, February 24 for the charter flight from Auckland to Christchurch on Friday, May 15, 2026. Flight NZ1212 will feature live SYNTHONY performances onboard, ahead of the sold-out concert at One New Zealand Stadium on Saturday, May 16.
Every ticket includes a one-way charter flight, a general admission standing ticket to the SYNTHONY concert, behind-the-scenes access to the soundcheck, and an exclusive SIX60 acoustic performance on Friday available only to SYNTHONY in the Sky passengers.
Air New Zealand chief customer and digital officer Jeremy O’Brien says the initiative builds on the popularity of the first charter.
“At Air New Zealand, we believe the journey should be just as memorable as the destination. Moments like this are what travel is all about. It’s about anticipation, excitement and feeling part of something special from the very beginning.
“The first SYNTHONY in the Sky experience to Sydney in November was so popular, we had to bring it back for a second act. Tickets sold out in just six hours, anyone interested in round two will need to jump onboard quickly.
“With this flight, we’re creating an experience that starts the second customers step onboard and stays with them long after the final note is played. Turning a flight into a live performance at 30,000 feet is about giving our customers a story they’ll tell for years to come,” says Jeremy.
DJ Dick Johnson will return for the Christchurch charter.
“As well as being a world first for aviation, SYNTHONY in the Sky marked the first time I’d ever DJ’d at 30,000 feet. The atmosphere was unlike anything else. I loved the experience of DJing alongside live performers, and I can’t wait to curate another one for Christchurch and Once In A Lifetime,” he says.
The Once In A Lifetime concert marks the first live music event at One New Zealand Stadium. The show will feature a full SYNTHONY set, a SIX60 headline performance and a collaborative finale.
Seats on the charter flight are limited.
