Queenstown a 'pinch point' as Air NZ asks for more time
Some 600 passengers may not make tonight's deadline to travel.
Some 600 passengers may not make tonight's deadline to travel.
The woman is aged in her 60s and was fully vaccinated.
Consumer NZ calls on Air NZ to "do the right thing" and offer refunds on all tickets.
In the scramble to get passengers home social distancing on planes could be difficult.
Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran has outlined a plan for the lockdown.
"We want to remind customers that we've been here before."
Airline had been expected to announce plans to raise $1 billion before the end of August.
The transtasman bubble pause has prompted a rethink by analyst.
Air NZ is one of a number of airlines already trialling the IATA travel pass initiative.
Air New Zealand has extended its expected losses from $450m to $530m.
Popcorn, crisps, muesli bars and chocolate are now on the menu.
The airline has revealed cheap fares today.
Ari NZ expecting a short term financial hit until such time as the bubble reopens
Man said his daughter tried to book flights, but claims they were all gone in minutes.
Quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and Australia has been paused.
Goulter one voice among many on the board but no doubt Govt expects it to be heard.
The three appointments will replace retiring board members.
Air New Zealand is calling these holidays their busiest July break ever.
Kiwis tying to get home says giving MIQ rooms to those taking overseas holidays is cruel.
Boost for flights, Bachcare says Kiwis filling gaps left by Aussies around and ski fields.
Domestic travel is set to peak in the coming months.
Flights added as Australian-based Intrepid Travel urges clear road map for NZ opening up.
Passengers: 'Everything was up in the air in the plane, it was pretty crazy.'
Mayor Jim Boult said it felt a bit like "we're all dressed up and no place to go."
Large numbers of passengers are cancelling their trips to Australia.
No guarantee that the three-day hold on the travel bubble will end in 72 hours.
With long haul off, travellers and airlines look for more places within Australasia.
Crew who haven't had the jab still face days in isolation and more routes are covered.
Kiwis are being asked to put their hands in their pockets to save a flying dinosaur.
Where to next for airline, heavy losses continue and a sweetener for remaining staff.