Air New Zealand Opens Ticket Sales for SIX60 X SYNTHONY in the Sky Charter Flight
- Joe Breitfeller
- 6 hours ago
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Air New Zealand has announced that they are bringing their iconic SYNTHONY in the Sky charter flight back for a second act, bringing guests from Auckland to a sold-out concert headlined by SYNTHONY and SIX60 in Christchurch on May 16, 2026.
On Tuesday (February 24, 2026), Air New Zealand announced the opening of ticket sales for the second edition of their iconic SYNTHONY in the Sky charter flight, following a successful launch last November. On May 15, 2025, Air New Zealand flight NZ1212 will be transformed into a high-altitude concert, setting the tone well before fans touch down for the sold-out ‘Once In A Lifetime’ concert at One New Zealand Stadium, headlined by SIX60 and SYNTHONY. From boarding to touchdown, guests will be immersed in a full SYNTHONY in the Sky experience, featuring live performances by SYNTHONY onboard. Tickets for the extremely limited charter flight went on sale at 6:00 am Tuesday February 24, 2026. To check current availability, please click here.
In Tuesday’s announcement, Air New Zealand’s Chief Customer and Digital Officer, Jeremy O’Brien, said,
“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.
“When a brand-new national stadium opens its doors with SYNTHONY and SIX60 sharing the same stage, it deserves a journey that matches the scale of the moment. This charter is our way of making sure the trip there feels just as iconic as what's waiting on the ground.”
Returning to Air New Zealand this May for his second inflight gig, DJ Dick Johnson, added,
“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 - 200 ravers all there for the same reason: to party on a plane, with the added buzz of heading into SYNTHONY in Sydney. I loved the experience of DJing alongside live performers jumping in throughout, and I can’t wait to curate another one for Christchurch and Once In A Lifetime.”
The Once In A Lifetime concert will feature a full SYNTHONY set delivering their signature orchestral electronic sound, a full SIX60 set including new music alongside their chart-topping classics, and a special collaborative finale where SIX60’s biggest songs are reimagined with the full SYNTHONY experience.
Each ticket on the flight includes a one-way charter from Auckland to Christchurch, a GA standing ticket to the sold out SYNTHONY concert at One New Zealand Stadium on Saturday May 16, 2026, behind the scenes access to SYNTHONY’s soundcheck, and an exclusive SIX60 acoustic performance on Friday May 15th available only to SYNTHONY in the Sky guests. Onboard, customers will be treated to live performances from SYNTHONY talent with plenty of surprises along the way. The concert also marks the first time One New Zealand Stadium opens its doors to live music, signalling a new chapter for Christchurch and Aotearoa’s live entertainment scene.
Source: Air New Zealand
