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Two epidemiologists say masks sufficient for cabin safety - but want other restrictions.
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Air NZ: What alert level 2 means for passengers and airline
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Profit plunge: Air NZ tumbles to $454m bottom line loss
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The aircrew Covid risk: Airlines fight back
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Air NZ outlines what it's doing to stop Covid spread
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Australia opens doors to students, NZ stays closed
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'Surreal': Air NZ pilot's experience of flying in Covid world
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No cash refund option for passengers impacted by Jetstar flight cancellations
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Cook Islands close border to all incoming flights due to New Zealand's Covid-19 outbreak
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