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@SydneyAirport
@DFWAirport
@LASairport
@MCO
I got that superstar glow ⭐🎵
@BTS_twt
@BTSKiwiArmy
#BTSArmy
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Auckland Airport has been assessing the damage to our international terminal and unfortunately determined that no international flights can operate today. We know this is extremely frustrating but the safety of passengers is our top priority.
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After nearly 600 days in hibernation,
@FlyAirNZ
's largest aircraft, the B777-300ER took off for a test flight today, and will return to service on international routes later this week. ZK-OKQ will initially fly between NZ, Australia, and Los Angeles ✈️😀
📸 IG/rashmi777
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Today we welcomed the inaugural
@AmericanAir
flight
#AA83
which landed at 6.23am from
@flyLAXairport
. What a sight!
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Auf Wiedersehn, LH357! Thanks for a beautiful flyby over Auckland! Safe travels to all in the
@lufthansa
team, from everyone in the Auckland Airport crew.
#WeAreAucklandAirport
📷Jordan Tan
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Welcome Emirates flight EK448! This beautiful 777-300 just arrived from Bangkok – it’s the first
@emirates
passenger service we’ve had since the COVID-19 lockdown and a great help for Kiwis trying to get home. Thanks for keeping our country connected! 📷Richard Maher
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It’s been a long and challenging night at Auckland Airport, we thank everyone for ongoing patience.
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We’ve had more great repatriation services at Auckland Airport. It was wonderful helping you get people home
@VietnamAirlines
flight VN69 and
@Aerolineas_AR
flight AR1181!👋 We hope to see you again soon. 📷Richard Maher
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Happy birthday to our most frequent visitor,
@FlyAirNZ
! Looking great at 80! We’ll celebrate properly with you soon! 🎂
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Ayubowan
@flysrilankan
! 🇱🇰 The cargo flight this week saw
#SriLankanAirlines
touchdown at
#AucklandAirport
for the very first time. "As a Sri Lankan, it was a very special day for me," says Airfield Operations Officer, Rashmi Premaratna.
#flysrilankan
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The Auckland Airport community continues to work around the clock to get people moving!
•Yesterday 20k people flew in and out on 80 international flights
•Today we expect 25k people to fly in and out on 122 international flights
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International flights resume tomorrow morning. People should check with airlines about their flight as schedules may be disrupted for several days, but security and border processes will be open from 3:30am tomorrow for the first scheduled flight at 6am.
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@SydneyAirport
@DFWAirport
@LASairport
@MCO
I got that superstar glow ⭐🎵
@BTS_twt
@BTSKiwiArmy
#BTSArmy
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Marhaba
@emirates
! We can’t wait to see the A380 touching down at Auckland Airport again on 1 December. The non-stop daily Auckland-Dubai service has been a popular choice for travellers connecting through the extensive Emirates network.
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It’s great to see Kiwis flying out around this wonderful country of ours over Queen’s Birthday weekend. 👑✈️We’ve got 365 domestic flights scheduled - what do you think is our most popular destination?
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Spotted in arrivals this afternoon....Sophia clearly has someone raptor round her finger!
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@Hobi_Hoba_Hobi
@SydneyAirport
@DFWAirport
@BTS_twt
@LASairport
@MCO
@bts_aus
@AirNZMedia
The wait is over
@SydneyAirport
@DFWAirport
@LASairport
@MCO
I got that superstar glow ⭐🎵
@BTS_twt
@BTSKiwiArmy
#BTSArmy
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Almost two long years after the border closed, today we welcome the first long-haul flights by
@Emirates
and
@SingaporeAir
bringing Kiwis home who won’t need to quarantine or isolate, alongside
@FijiAirways
and
@FlyAirNZ
connecting from Fiji. Welcome home whānau! 💙
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Due to the damage, no domestic or international flights will be arriving or departing from Auckland Airport before noon Saturday, 28 January.
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This cuddly bunny got split up from their travel buddy in the domestic terminal on 10 November. We’d love to reunite them before Christmas! If you know a young traveller who’s missing their bunny, get in touch via email: lostproperty
@aucklandairport
.co.nz.
#WeAreAucklandAirport
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Auckland Airport terminals and roading are currently impacted by widespread flooding. We are requesting people do not travel to the international terminal at this time.
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Kia ora
@united
. 👋It's great to welcome you back to Auckland Airport. From 1 October United Airlines will be flying three times a week, moving to daily from 28 October using its Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. ✈️
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The earliest Auckland’s International Terminal will be open for departing flights is 5pm, Saturday 28 January (apart from the aircraft currently on the gates). This timing is an estimate and final timings will be confirmed after 1pm.
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Unfortunately an Aviation Security dog was shot this morn
@AKL_Airport
staff had tried for 3 hours to catch it our thoughts are with handler
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Long-haul departures are always emotional, but today’s flights for
@lufthansa
and
@FlySWISS
were really special. The team here have been working hard to help these repatriation flights so people can get home. Safe journeys, everyone! Gute Reise! Haere rā! 📷Jordan Tan
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Salam to the first ever Etihad plane to visit NZ! 👋 Hope to see you again sometime! 📷 Richard Maher
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Key info to know is:
•No international passenger departures at Auckland Airport to take place until 5am, Sunday 29 January
•No international passenger arrivals at Auckland Airport until 7am, Sunday 29 January
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“Dobryy ranok,” to our big Ukrainian friend! 👋 Every day is special at Auckland Airport, and this morning we’ve welcomed this giant Antonov AN124 to town. And “howdy”, to America’s Cup challenger American Magic, whose boat is on board!
#americascup
🎥 Richard Maher
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Auckland Airport is operating as normal and monitoring the earthquake situation in CHC. Please refer to your airline for flight information.
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Today we welcome the first
@Jetstar_NZ
,
@Qantas
and
@FlyAirNZ
quarantine-free flights under the trans-Tasman bubble 🥰. It's great to see hundreds of family and friends reunited 🐨❤️🥝
#welcomehome
#welcomeback
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There will be no arriving international flights until 4:30am, Sunday 29 January.
People are asked not to come to the International Terminal at this time for travel and please contact your airline for information about your flight.
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We're delighted to celebrate
@FlyAirNZ
's inaugural flight to JFK New York this afternoon on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner! An exciting milestone for kiwis to fly direct to the city that never sleeps!
#LoveAtFirstFlight
#AirNZNYC
🗽🌆
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It’s great to see the Air NZ three times a week passenger connection through to
#Vancouver
return for the first time since June 2020. Nau mai, haere mai
@FlyAirNZ
. We look forward to seeing more Air NZ long-haul destinations up on our departures board in the coming months ✈️
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•Passengers should contact their airlines for details about their flight.
•We are asking people who are currently located at the international terminal to return home if they can and we are doing all we can to support those who require assistance.
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Auckland Airport’s domestic terminal will re-open for arrivals and departures from 12pm Saturday, 28 January. Please contact your airline for information about your flight.
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2022 is cleared for takeoff. Best wishes for the year ahead from all of us at
#AucklandAirport
💙🛫
#HappyNewYear
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•Please don’t travel to the international terminal.
•The domestic terminal is operating as normal.
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Hey
@FlyAirNZ
, a huge congratulations on launching your non-stop flights from Auckland-New York on 17 September, on your Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. We can’t wait to reconnect Kiwis to the iconic city that never sleeps. 🗽🌆
Who's keen to take a bite out of the Big Apple?
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We thank our travellers for their understanding whilst the repairs are being completed. With the travel backlog clearing our cleanup effort continues.
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Domestic and international flights continue to operate + it’s all hands on deck to ensure we are prepared for tonight’s weather. We will advise travellers immediately if we foresee any changes to airport operations.
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Check out who our wildlife ranger found stuck in the mud at our fire rescue boat ramp earlier this morning. The biggest bird he’s ever seen, a stunning albatross. This lovely bird is now in the hands of Bird Rescue for some well-deserved rest and relaxation.
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Welcome home,
@BLACKCAPS
! The Kings of World Cricket touched down at
#AucklandAirport
at 9.20am on
#SingaporeAirlines
SQ285, with some very special carry-on luggage: The Test Mace! 📸
#BlackCaps
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UPDATE:
Roads at Auckland Airport continue to be impacted by widespread flooding, along with the check in and arrivals areas of the international terminal.
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Our runway has never looked quite like this! Shout out to the maintenance team working hard on the slab-replacement project and to the aircrews and airlines operating with the displaced threshold while the project is underway. 👷✈️
#WeAreAucklandAirport
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The weather is throwing us yet another curveball this weekend, but Auckland Airport is prepared with plans in place for all scenarios.
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Ground handlers and airlines at Auckland Airport have suspended operations for the rest of the day due to high winds and for safety reasons. This means no international or domestic flights will be taking place for the rest of the day.
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Dreaming of a tropical escape? 🌴
#Fiji
is
#openforhappiness
to all vaccinated travellers, with no isolation required, so in just over 3 hours from Auckland, you can experience white sandy beaches, endless coral-fringed oceans, and some of the world’s most luxurious resorts. 🐠
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Namaste, Air India flight AI1306! Welcome to the first direct flight between the two greatest cricket-playing nations in the world. We’re honoured to be part of the Vande Bharat Mission and we hope to see future connections in better times!
@airindiain
🏏
@blackcaps
🏏
@BCCI
🏏
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This week we've been doing what we always do: Helping people fly. Today
@_Austrian
made their first touchdown for a repatriation flight. To find out more, listen to Auckland Airport’s Scott Tasker on
@RNZ
. 📷Richard Maher
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As Cyclone Gabrielle approaches, airlines have announced a number of flight cancellations. It’s an evolving situation, so we are encouraging anyone with travel booked over the next two days to watch carefully for updates from their airline or travel agent.
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Air NZ has announced multiple North Island flight cancellations due to Cyclone Gabrielle, with further cancellations possible. For the latest information, please visit the airline’s travel alerts page or check the Air NZ app for your flight status.
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While Auckland Airport is quieter, our staff are volunteering to support the important work done at NZ’s biggest vaccination centre at our Park & Ride. 10,000 vaccinations and counting.
#WeareAucklandAirport
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Travellers were able to continue their journeys overnight as planned with flight arrivals and departures continuing to operate.
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Thank you to all the Air Traffic Controllers here at
#AucklandAirport
, and around the world, for helping take travellers and aircraft from the land to the skies and bringing them in for safe landings, day after day 🛬
#ATCDay
📸
@airside_with_richard
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Air NZ has now cancelled all domestic flights in and out of Auckland Airport for the remainder of today (14 February), due to the high wind conditions and the need to protect the safety of workers out on the airfield.
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Auckland Airport is open and operating.
There are reports of flooding on roads around Auckland. Please check your route with
@WakaKotahiAkNth
or
@AklTransport
before heading to airport. Car parks and Park and Ride are open.
Stay safe everyone!
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#AirportTinder
Sorry
@yvrairport
, we can’t fly and see you at the moment! Long distance is hard. We’ll be seeing you soon,
@Melair
😉
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@ShirleySetia
If you email the details to lostproperty
@aucklandairport
.co.nz we can check if it has been handed in.
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Domestic and international flights are currently suspended, due to high winds.
Ground handling operations (baggage loading/unloading) have needed to pause due to wind speed on the airfield, and the need to protect the safety of airport workers.
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Significant flight cancellations at Auckland Airport today.
•85/104 international flights cancelled
•301/301 domestic flights cancelled
Please check with your airline for updates on your flight.
Stay safe Auckland.
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We encourage only those passengers with a flight booked to come to the terminal as it will be busy and processes may take longer than usual. Thanks everyone for your patience.
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Hurra! Nearly two years after farewelling
@LATAMAirlines
' regular passenger services from our shores, we can't wait to welcome back our Chilean amigo from 29 March, reconnecting travellers with the beauty and excitement of South America 🎉💃
#VamosLATAM
📸
@avgeekwithlens
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Update: 6.30am Wednesday 15 February: Domestic and international flights have resumed but airline schedules may be disrupted for several days. Please check with your airline that your flight is operating before coming to the airport.
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New Zealand’s first batch of COVID-19 vaccines touched down at Auckland Airport at 9.34am yesterday. Thank-you to all those who made it possible to deliver these 60,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine! 🎥
@minhealthnz
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We’ve had some amazing visitors for repatriation flights during the COVID-19 lockdown. None more so than this Airbus A400M Atlas of the Armée de l’air (French Air Force)! 🇫🇷 Flight SC9931 flies out soon! Bon voyage! 📷 Richard Maher
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@vminishome
We are definitely here for this!
@SydneyAirport
@DFWAirport
@LASairport
@MCO
I got that superstar glow ⭐🎵
@BTS_twt
@BTSKiwiArmy
#BTSArmy
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Welcome home to the
@BlackFerns
7s! They arrived in Auckland today after taking the title at the World Rugby Women's Series in France 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Touchdown
@GoNationalAir
! 🛬 We love welcoming unique visitors to our airport, and we think this B747 by US-based National Airlines is a winner 🤩
#aucklandairport
#nationalairlines
#planespotting
#avgeek
#aircargo
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Auckland Airport in partnership with
@FlyAirNZ
are now proudly participating in the Hidden Disabilities
@sunflwrlanyards
scheme. The Sunflower is a discrete way people can indicate a hidden disability and the need for some support or more time. Learn more:
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The Auckland Harbour Bridge was still being built the last time New Zealand had fewer people arriving at the border than we had in May 2020. ✈️ Stats NZ figures show 5,600 people arrived in the country in May 2020 – back in May 1959, it was 4,700. 📷 Alexander Turnbull Library
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Check out this stunning
#sunset
view from the Apron Operations Tower, shared by our Airfield Team Leader, Simon Macpherson. Have you captured a
#goldenhour
pic at the
#airport
or during a flight? ✈️🌇
#aucklandairport
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@HakopaJoyce
@SydneyAirport
@DFWAirport
@LASairport
@MCO
@BTS_twt
@BTSKiwiArmy
No BTS announcements or behind the scenes news from us, but as soon as you hear something - Ding dong, call me on my phone.
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Good luck to the
@WHITE_FERNS
who are flying out for their tour of England. Bring it on,
@EnglandCricket
🏏
📸
@WHITE_FERNS
#AucklandAirport
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Morena on our 20,000th day of operations! Since the first commercial flight took off from here, on 24 November 1965, we’ve been helping people get where they need to be and bringing Kiwis to the best place of all: Home! 📷Alexander Turnbull Library collection
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Nau mai, haere mai,
@PolarAirCargo
! ✈️ We're excited to welcome you for the first time to Auckland Airport. 📷 Richard Maher
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We can’t wait to reunite the world with Aotearoa following the announcement today that two years of border restrictions will be coming to an end. We are looking forward to welcoming travellers to Auckland as they embark on dream holidays or reunite with families and friends.🌏💙
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Today we celebrate five years of
#QatarAirways
flying to Auckland 🙌🏼 Shukran
@QatarAirways
. Thank you for the valuable connection between New Zealand, Doha and onward. We look forward to the next five years and beyond of
#GoingPlacesTogether
with you ✈️🌍
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Today, we’re excited to welcome back
@CathayPacific
's passenger services to Auckland! 🙌
This heritage carrier with a proud legacy in Auckland will operate a weekly passenger flight to Hong Kong ✈️
Learn more: 📸
@avgeekwithlens
, Sept 2020
#cathaypacific
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Nau mai, haere mai to our fellow Kiwis returning home from Australia today. We’re also delighted that the NZ Government is removing the self-isolation requirements for vaccinated travellers to NZ later this week, meaning Kiwis from the rest of the world can come here sooner 💙
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Our Park & Ride facility has become home to the largest vaccination centre in the country, and tonight we’re excited to see health workers and our volunteers feature on TVNZ’s
@SevenSharp
. This week they surpassed 50,000 vaccinations🙌🏽
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Kia orana, Cook Islands! A very special Pacific bubble opens on 17 May, with two-way, quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and Rarotonga! ✈️ 🏝️ We look forward to connecting Kiwis to paradise! 🌞
📷:Alisha Street
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Great to have you back here,
@qatarairways
! This gorgeous A350-1000 brought in important cargo first thing this morning and tonight it flies out carrying travellers on their journey home – keeping New Zealand connected to the world!
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Salam alaikum, Qatar Airways! Haere mai and welcome back! The connection between Auckland and Doha resumes on 19 August with three A350 flights a week returning to Kiwi skies.
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Today at 12.51pm, we marked two minute’s silence in memory of those killed in the Christchurch earthquake 10 years ago. Thank-you to those guests who joined us to pay our respect to the victims, their families and friends – and the community in Canterbury. 📷
@raykhughes
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Today we celebrated with
@AirTahitiNuiNZ
as their new B787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Auckland. The Tahitian Dreamliner’s design and colours are inspired by the beauty and richness of the Polynesian islands. Read more:
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UPDATE: Runway is closed due to debris from weather. Flights are delayed and diverted until further notice.
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International and domestic flights are expected to restart today, Tuesday 14 February 2023 at Auckland Airport. Air New Zealand’s regional services are expected to restart mid-afternoon.
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Congratulations
@Qantas
on the launch of your new Auckland-to-Gold-Coast non-stop route – just in time for the start of the
#transtasmanbubble
🎉✈️. As the only airline offering Business Class on every flight for this route, flying in style has never looked better 🐨🥂🇦🇺😍
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#Spotted
at
#AucklandAirport
! ✈️ Did you know that
@Aircalin
is currently the only airline that flies an
#A330neo
into New Zealand?
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Congratulations
@FlyAirNZ
on the announcement of non-stop flights from Auckland to Hobart from 22 April! With a dynamic arts and culture scene, and stunning landscapes, we can't wait to
#DiscoverTasmania
– and we look forward to welcoming Tasmanians to Auckland! 🧡🎉🥂
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