The governments of the Philippines and New Zealand have signed an agreement increasing the frequency of flights between the two countries to 21 flights from three flights a week.

“The delegations [governments of the Philippines and New Zealand] also agreed to improve the 5th freedom exchange such that Philippine carriers can operate 5th freedom (flights) to Australia, while NZ carriers can operate 5th freedom to China,” Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) Executive Director Carmelo Arcilla said in a text message to reporters.

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