(TAN): Air New Zealand is working with the country’s government to align incoming passenger flows with available isolation facilities.
The move is to help ensure the country is able to continue to provide quarantine accommodation for inbound passengers for the required 14-day period. The airline has had a hold on international services into New Zealand since early July, following a request from the government.
Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran said, “We recognise we play an important part in supporting the government and New Zealand’s fight against COVID-19. We have extended a hold on new bookings until July 29, to ensure we comply with the rolling 14-day quota. Following this there is capacity for Kiwis to book flights to return home and we will continue to manage this going forward.”
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If customers have a flight booked to New Zealand and no longer wish to travel, they are encouraged to let the airline know to free up space for other returning New Zealanders. There may be some customers who will need to be moved to other flights, and the airline said it will contact any affected customers.
Outbound Air New Zealand services to international ports are not affected by the government restrictions. Domestic services are not impacted.
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