Recent content by NZflygirl

Yes I think it was like 50 mins or so but I generally aim for 60mins. When I'm late I make sure I've checked in online, check-in then go park car, or drop off the rental car afterwards. Cuts it fine but thats just the way it is sometimes. But it's certainly not 2hrs or 90mins for either NZ or QF.

Check-in is 60mins cut off. I have done this multiple times. The app etc is just a guideline. Afterall you can't have everyone show up at 60mins prior, check them all in and expect to get them through security and boarded to depart on time. But I asked once or twice at check-in and then tested...

Had no idea this section existed. I've just started using the Philips airfryer XXL. Started with wedges and was happy. Salmon was good. About to try roasting some fresh cauliflower florets. I'm not sure I need accessories at this point. I also have this weird thing in my head that I won't be...

The Qantas flights all arrive and depart from T3/4 now. It's the same building structure. No need to transfer to T1. Your bags should be checked the entire way through so just need to clear international security. It's not that bad. I've not connected domestic to international before but...

I don’t know if this has been noted elsewhere but looks like a new earn and redeem route from Alaska airlines partnering with Air Tahiti Nui now. I noticed this route on the AA site as there seem to be some reasonable availability mainly in PE but some J to LA. Had a quick google to check...

No it doesn’t but the person is still adding routes and is open to suggestions so it will only improve over time. The routes list has increased already in the last 48hrs. Currently only seeing 30-45 days out but they’ve eluded to the possibility of extending that.

I was playing with google flights last night and noticed zipair listed. Seems like the LCC arm of JAL using their 787s Pricing from NRT - LAX for business is around 1200-1700 SGD which is comparable to AUD 1:1 basically. It's definitely no frills and it looks like you have to pay for extras but...

I found this new award search tool thanks to a recent post on flyertalk in Lifemiles. So much easier to search for awards and dates. Admittedly I’d forgot about the SFO-PPT route which is a day flight but gets you closer to home, more so if traveling to NZ. Hope this helps people use some of...

Actually WA has less restrictive border measures than NZ currently. There are more exemptions and reduce HQ with subsequent home iso options or straight home iso options. I think you’ll find living with covid doesn’t actually differ much from what you have now. If people want to modify their...

Sort of…it’s a roadmap without a timeline. It’s tied to vaccination rates amongst the DHBs, following the 90% vax rate it’s subsequently tied to the stupid traffic light system which is tied to I think hospital/ICU capacity which apparently NZ is second to last in the OECD. So held hostage by an...

Yes because sometimes it does get checked in and I’m too lazy to swap out bag tags and too underprepared to travel with spares! Depends on the trip and sometimes I may have bought more than I should have or infrequently been caught with something sharp I don’t want to give up so I check the...

When the risk of being infected in MIQ is significantly higher than the country you left it’s time to get a bubble going or at least arrange a safer option. Especially when 40% of your MIQ population comes from Australia. MIQ has an ongoing risk that never subsides like outbreaks do. I find it...

The source is unknown. That’s a major factor in locking down. You don’t know what cases you’re missing because they caught it from someone. I strongly disagree. It’s messy for sure but again, 8 governments within Oz at least open and provide a window of opportunity for families and friends to...

ABC article outlining some of the groups for rollout and you can click on various categories to tell you which group you’re in.

Hang up and call again. I cancelled my Tasman flight yesterday with them and booked Qantas instead because Qantas aren’t flying international transit pax as Air NZ are on the Syd-Akl flight. I did secure MIQ and book Qantas prior to cancelling. Refund expected in 5-10 working days.