MIAMI – “Dig out your passport, Air New Zealand (NZ) is reuniting Kiwis and Kangaroos,” NZ’s press release begins, announcing the establishment of an air travel bubble between New Zealand and Australia.
Effective April 19, NZ is set to increase flights from Auckland (AKL), Wellington (WLG), Christchurch (CHC) and Queenstown (ZQN), and eight Australian destinations.
Air New Zealand has been working hard to prepare for this Trans-Tasman event by calling back furloughed crew, making sure they are trained and prepared, checking that airports staff and lounges are ready to meet the expected large amount of customers excited to be able to get across the “ditch” and enjoy travel they have been deprived for one long year.