Cheers and applause as Air New Zealand s first bubble flight from Australia lands.
Air New Zealand’s first trans-Tasman bubble flight landed in Wellington on Monday with cheers, applause and plenty of tears. In typical Wellington fashion, a little wind meant the aircraft landed on one tyre first – but that didn’t stop spontaneous applause erupting around the cabin. The A321 then taxied to the end of the runway, where an enormous “welcome whānau” banner was waiting. The plane did a slow taxi past the artwork, so a photographer in a helicopter could get a shot.
Wellington Airport
NZ246 was the first Air New Zealand plane to arrive in the country after the bubble opened, with the airport putting on a spectacular welcome.
Cheers and applause as Air New Zealand s first bubble flight from Australia lands.
Air New Zealand’s first trans-Tasman bubble flight has landed in Wellington with cheers and applause from the passengers. Champagne had been poured for every passenger who wants it. Air New Zealand had surprised trans-Tasman travellers with lots of freebies for the start of quarantine-free travel with Australia. The airline has ordered 24,000 bottles of Champagne for Monday’s flights. All passengers on all Tasman aircraft will be offered a free glass of bubbles to celebrate the bubble.
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It’s bubbles and laughs onboard Air NZ’s first bubble flight to New Zealand.
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Air New Zealand said Monday is a mammoth day . Most states in Australia have been open for several months to Kiwi travellers, but Monday marks the first day New Zealand has opened its border. A significant welcome is planned in the capital s airport, which includes live music and a huge banner at the end of the runway to welcome passengers.
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Air New Zealand has given all customers on its first flight from Sydney to Wellington free Koru access. WellingtonNZ general manager Anna Calver said: We are buzzing over the fact that we can welcome our Australian whānau back and delighted there is a light at the end of a dark Covid tunnel for those local businesses hurting through a lack of international visitors. Bring it on.
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