Asia's largest airline has returned to Christchurch

China Southern is resuming flights into the city's airport from today until March - boosting services by 60 percent.

Flights are increasing from three to five per week, while the airline will run on a daily schedule during the Chinese New Year period, from December 17 to February 12.

Christchurch Airport has introduced a summer package that will see a 25 percent increase in seat capacity on long-haul international routes compared to last summer.