Tourism can help to rebuild a damaged city due to natural disaster.
AirAsia is taking the lead by doing its bit to help with the restoration of Christchurch.
The budget airline's inaugural flight landed in the quake-damaged city last night.
The Malaysia-based carrier's international network includes 15 destinations in 10 countries. It's part of the wider AirAsia Group, which operates over 150 routes covering Asia, Australia and Europe.
The airline says it will donate a percentage of each ticket to and from New Zealand over the next two months.
It aims to raise $220,000 to go toward the restoration of Christchurch's heritage buildings like the Cathedral and Arts Centre. The airline estimates it will bring around 70,000 new visitors to the country in its first year.
Tourists arriving on these flights not only support the local tourism industry but also help to restore the cities.
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