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Auckland Airport expects around 15,000 passengers through its domestic terminal during the city’s first weekend outside of the coronavirus alert level 3 lockdown.
He said there will be 20 flights to Queenstown, 19 to Christchurch, 17 to Wellington and 15 to Great Barrier Island.
An Air New Zealand spokeswoman said Queenstown had proven to be its most popular destination this week.
“While we have seen an increase in people traveling compared to alert level 3, physical distancing has limited the number of passengers that can travel, which means that the numbers have also decreased year over year for this route.” .
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Auckland Airport on Friday. The airport expects some 15,000 passengers through its domestic terminal over the weekend.
The spokeswoman explained from Auckland on Friday that the airline is flying about 62 percent of domestic flights compared to this time last year.
However, due to physical distancing, the airline can only offer 45 percent of last year’s capacity.
By comparison, on Friday from Christchurch, Air New Zealand will fly 84 percent of domestic flights compared to last year, but was only able to offer 52 percent of last year’s capacity.
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Queenstown has been Air New Zealand’s most popular destination during the first week of September.
Auto Association spokesman Barney Irvine said his feeling was that most Aucklandites would focus on catching up with friends and family this weekend, rather than going on vacation or out of town. .
“I think most people will focus on the Auckland stuff and getting out and enjoying the aspects of Auckland life that they haven’t been able to experience in recent weeks.”
However, if the weather remains nice, Irvine said residents of Aucklanders can take day trips to places like Warkworth and the surrounding area, which means that the roads could get “clogged.”
“Think carefully about your activities,” Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told Aucklanders as she announced Alert Level 2.5 and Alert Level 2 restrictions would continue until at least September 14 on Friday.
“Do it for all of us,” he said.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has said it is crucial that Auckland residents “stay the course”.
“While we are all eager to reach level 1, the last thing we want is to move too soon and risk another resurgence of the virus,” he said.
“That would be the worst outcome – not only would it jeopardize the health and safety of the people of Aucklanders, including some of our most vulnerable communities, but it would further harm businesses and the economy and put the achievements we have made at risk. achieved so far. “
Deputy Commissioner Richard Chambers previously said police would be highly visible in Auckland’s bars and restaurants, ensuring the public is compliant with covid-19 guidelines.
“We know Auckland will probably be interested in going out this weekend and socializing with friends and family,” Chambers said.
“We want to remind the public that meetings in Auckland are limited to a maximum of 10 people.
“It is very important that everyone do their part and adhere to these restrictions.”
Police will conduct quiet patrols, monitor gatherings and venues, and ensure hotel industry owners adhere to current restrictions, Chambers said.
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Airport security personnel check travelers’ tickets before allowing them to enter the domestic terminal.
