The 2018 rap video safety video, that featured local musicians Kings, Randa and Theia rapping about plane safety over beats from Run DMC and Sisters Underground, was replaced after it drew heavy criticism.
At the time, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones labelled the video "confusing" and toneless".
"But the reality is the [video] trivialises safety; I think it's a juvenile mishmash and it's toneless."
He said at the time he had sat next to quite a few tourists on planes, many of whom were confused by the video.
"Based on my quite scientific assessment of travellers' views about that video, I have never heard the F-word more frequently and they're not saying 'first-class'."
The marketing team have obviously taken this threat seriously, as passengers should, captioning the post "Please don't".
While the man remained in his seat after landing, other passengers on flight NZ369 were caught on camera shoulder to shoulder in the aisle.
Two months of hard work during lockdown could have been broken in five minutes. Photo / Supplied
An Air New Zealand spokesman said it appeared the disembarkation process on the flight did not take place in accordance with the airline's new process and it would look into the incident.
He said the airline had amended its boarding and disembarkation procedures to introduce physical distancing during those stages of the journey, saying "we appreciate the support and patience of our passengers as this does take a little time and requires their cooperation".
