Air New Zealand is preparing to accommodate 745,000 travelers during the upcoming July school holidays. From June 27 to July 13, the airline expects to serve 465,000 domestic and 280,000 international passengers as families across Aotearoa embark on winter trips.
To address this increased demand, Air New Zealand has added approximately 18,000 extra seats across more than 200 additional domestic flights. General Manager of Airports Kate Boyer noted that the airline's teams are ready for the travel surge.
"We'll see the school holiday rush begin this Friday, with 48,000 customers travelling across our network. The following two Fridays are shaping up to be even busier, with 49,000 customers expected each day," Boyer said.