School's (almost) out. The middle seat is back in circulation. Domestic flights are familiarly busy.
Air New Zealand has said that it is ramping up domestic flights in anticipation of the October school holidays, with the carrier resuming 85 per cent of their pre-Covid schedule.
While down overall, the flight numbers represent a growing demand from New Zealanders wanting to travel the country.
Considering historically 20 per cent of the airline's domestic routes has been international travellers, Air New Zealand argues that the reduced schedule masks an increase in uptake from Kiwi flyers.