NZ: no jab, no fly

AIR New Zealand has announced a vaccine mandate for international passengers, with CEO Greg Foran saying “we’re getting ready to reconnect with the world, and letting customers know what they need to do to be ready to take off when we can”.

Effective 01 Feb 2022 the airline will require customers travelling anywhere on its international network to be fully vaccinated.

“Being vaccinated against COVID-19 is the new reality of international travel - many of the destinations Kiwis want to visit are already closed to unvaccinated visitors,” he said.

The requirement will apply to all Air NZ pax aged 18 and older arriving or departing NZ, while the carrier will also implement the IATA Travel Pass app.