Air New Zealand adds quarantine free flights to NSW

Following the New South Wales Government announcement, Air New Zealand has added quarantine-free flights from Auckland - Sydney for Australian citizens or permanent residents. From November 5, Air New Zealand will start with two flights per week on Fridays and Sundays, and from December 1, this will increase to six flights per week to deliver Australians home just in time for Christmas. The airline said that fully vaccinated passengers are eligible to travel quarantine free and can book now via the Air New Zealand website or a travel agent. Passengers will need to meet the entry requirements set by the Australian Federal and State governments. READ: Qatar gets green light for UK flights READ: New technology tracking of MH370 to start.  SEE: Geoffrey Thomas discusses Bonza's launch The airline said that the New South Wales Government is yet to provide the airline with the number of spaces available to unvaccinated passengers. If customers are unvaccinated and wish to travel, they will need to register their interest with the airline’s customer care team via [email protected]. Air New Zealand Chief Customer and Sales Officer Leanne Geraghty says the airline is incredibly excited to have the border to our New South Wales neighbours reopening and that seats have already been selling quickly. “We know there are customers who have been unable to travel back to New South Wales since the bubble burst in August. Today’s announcement will bring relief to many knowing that they will be reconnected with their loved ones in just over two weeks.” “While the quarantine free travel is only permitted one-way, we are hopeful with the high vaccination rates in New Zealand we will be welcoming Aussies back to our shores before we know it!”