What the latest Covid rules mean for travellers
Bigger events and vaccine pass-free venues; what the new rules mean for your next trip.
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Air New Zealand board chair Dame Therese Walsh and Tourism Minister Stuart Nash joined CEO Greg Foran who announced the airline will return to the Big Apple later this year. Video / NZ Herald
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Second time lucky: Air NZ flying direct to New York later this year
Airline had hoped to launch the service in October 2020 but Covid got in the way.
Singapore whirl: One of world's top airlines rehiring, increasing services to NZ
The airline is thrilled and looking forward to some "meaningful" passenger loads.
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Covid in Samoa: All flights suspended as Pacific nation goes into lockdown
Yesterday Samoa recorded its first case of community transmitted Covid-19.
Travel coup: Air Canada returning to New Zealand next summer
Canadian airline quick out of the blocks to return after NZ eases border restrictions.
Welcome back: Airlines up Australian capacity for April holidays
It was always going to be whānau and friends on the first flights back to New Zealand.
Here come the Aussies: Qantas rebuilds transtasman services, offers bargain flights
Australian airline rebuilds services to Aotearoa, Air NZ reports strong transtasman demand
New Zealand to welcome international tourists from April
New Zealand is finally ready to reconnect to the world.
Aussie's Bali holiday turns to horror story over small passport mistake
The devastated traveller was banned from boarding over a strict regulation.
Kiwi travellers told to book early to beat soaring jet fuel costs
Airfares see some protection from fuel prices but costs could be here for the long-haul.
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Scientists reveal why planes should smell of mint, museums of coffee
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US extends mask rules for travel and planes
The US rules covering masks were due to expire this month.
Woman's encounter with creepy passenger results in upgrade
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Flight Centre re-hiring staff as 'revenge travel' takes off
Bookings are running in the thousands, rather than the hundreds a year ago.
The $1b payout: Why the Govt had to extend airline cargo scheme
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'Keep it simple': Booking.com's advice on border reopenings
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Strike threat: Air NZ faces action by cabin crew trainers
Airline surprised to get notice of strike action, says more talks scheduled
Don't fly hungry through Auckland Airport: Omicron impacts catering
The country's largest airport is telling passengers to pack supplies for their journey.
Glass flight ceiling: Why are there so few female airline pilots?
Women with an air operating certificate are more scarce than flightless kākāpō.
Breathalyser finds JetBlue pilot 4 times over legal limit
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Airlines gear up for quarantine-free travel and winter sun
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Airline recovery: Why Asia-Pacific may be slow to take off, impact of Russia's war
Airline body is upbeat about recovery, consultant warns Russia's war may dent rebound.
'Kia ora, Coolangatta!' First direct Gold Coast flights return
Emotions ran high as friends and family reunited at OOL for the first time in half a year.
Western Australia reopens borders to 8000 arrivals
Roughly 8000 arrivals and 200 stuffed quokkas are due to pass through Perth Airport.
Crunch time for airlines nears despite easing of NZ border rules
Airlines chase as much certainty as possible as war-stoked fuel prices the latest headache
Man slammed for upgrading 12-hour flight and leaving wife in economy
The man was branded an 'absolute a**hole' by thousands of incredulous users.
Airlines, tourism jubilant as Covid border cloud lifts
Announcement just in time for overseas airlines to commit to NZ for summer season.
No more isolation for travellers from Thursday, what you need to know
New Zealand's Covid-19 quarantine requirements lift, almost as abruptly as the arrive.
World's largest aircraft reported destroyed in Ukraine
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