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Air New Zealand anticipates southern summer passenger demand surge
November 18th 2022
Air New Zealand (Air NZ) expects to carry 2.3 million passengers across its domestic and international networks from December 15 to next January 31, the first southern hemisphere summer holiday period free from COVID-19 related travel restrictions for two years. Read More » The forecast passenger numbers are more than double the 1.1 million passengers flown in the same weeks in 2021-2022. “In recent weeks, we have seen a strong increase in bookings. Over the summer, we will be operating at pre-COVID levels,” Air NZ chief operating officer, Alex Marren, said. “We know how important it is for our customers to arrive where they need to be safely, so we have strengthened our operations to ensure they enjoy a seamless airport and inflight experience.”
