The airline plans to operate around 20 per cent of its usual domestic capacity (compared to pre-COVID-19 levels) during Alert Level 2, with flights to the majority of its domestic airports.
Air New Zealand General Manager Customer Experience Nikki Goodman says the airline is looking forward to welcoming more people on board again and has been looking at all stages of the customer journey to reassure those Travelling Press Release Distribution Services in the coming weeks that they can do so safely.
œWe'll be encouraging customers to check-in for their flight via the Air New Zealand app, but for those checking in at our larger airports, every second self-service kiosk will be operating to support social distancing. There will also be floor markers for queuing at our check-in counters, service desks, bag drops and departure gates, and we'll be boarding and disembarking fewer customers at a time.
Inflight, we'll be allocating seating to allow an empty seat between customers travelling alone. We'll do our best to keep families and some travelling companions together, so you may notice some people sitting together with no additional space. Food and beverage services will not be available until at least 25 May on our flights within Press Release Distribution Services New Zealand to minimise contact between customers and cabin crew, and you won't see our inflight magazine Kia Ora in seat pockets or our iconic lolly inflight just yet.
œHigh touch surfaces will be cleaned regularly, and we are taking extra steps to ensure all our aircraft, lounges and airports are cleaned throughout the day. Our jet aircraft are fitted with hospital-grade air systems that filter out viruses. Hand sanitiser will also be available across the airport, kiosks, service desks and all our aircraft for both customers and staff to use as they wish.
Our domestic lounges and valet will re-open from 25 May. In accordance with government regulations, Press Release Distribution Services our self-service buffet will not be available in lounges. However, we will offer packaged snacks along with beverages and our popular coffee station.
œFinally, it would be appreciated if customers could exercise a bit of patience as everyone gets used to this new way of travelling. We'd also advise allowing a little more time to navigate through the airport process and be mindful of social distancing requirements. Customers should not travel-related press release distribution services are unwell or have COVID-19 symptoms “ flights can be changed free of charge if needed.
Customers can find details on how to download the Air New Zealand app here.
Further details on the customer journey for Alert Level 2 can be found on the COVID-19 hub on the Air New Zealand website. Customers travelling in the coming weeks will receive an email on their day of travel-related unlimited press release distribution Services outlining what to expect before they fly and while onboard.
About Star Alliance
The Star Alliance network was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance to offer worldwide reach, recognition and seamless service to the international traveller. Its acceptance by the market has been recognised by numerous awards, including the Air Transport World Market Leadership Award and Best Airline Press Release Distribution Services Alliance by both Business Traveller Magazine and Skytrax. The member airlines are Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines, and United. Overall, the Star Alliance network currently offers more than 19,000 daily flights to more than 1,250 airports in 195 countries. Further connecting flights are offered by Star Alliance Connecting Partner, Juneyao Airlines.
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