Travel Managers - Larissa Dunn

12/07/2024

🛑 Cordless GHDs Can’t Fly 🛑

A caution to those with the ghd cordless hair straighteners—you can no longer fly ex New Zealand with these.

Due to a change in AvSec guidelines the cordless ghds are no longer permitted in carry-on or checked baggage because they do not have a travel mode.

However, for those with the Dyson cordless version—you are still all good to pop these in your carry-on bag as they do have a ‘flight mode’.

The friendly folk as AvSec are being as accommodating as possible—& travellers may be able to pick up their straighteners on their return to New Zealand.

03/05/2024

The increase in wait time can be put down to both seasonal demand and upgrades being done to the passport system.

17/04/2024

SEVERE FLOODING IN DUBAI CAUSING DELAYS.
To our valued clients please note if you are travelling on Emirates today we are monitoring your flights and will keep you updated as more information comes to hand.

24/01/2024

Hayley’s family need your help please to raise money for Hayley to travel to the USA in May to have knee surgery that will help her to stand independently and improve her life. If you are able to donate any amount would be greatly appreciated. Thanks ☺️


https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/get-hayley-standing-on-her-own-2-feet

13/01/2024

Good on you Virgin Voyages crew who walked up Mauao tonight collecting rubbish as part of their giving back to the communities they visit ❤️

17/12/2023

* * CYCLONE JASPER * *

For our clients who are booked to fly to Cairns this week we are monitoring the situation and will be in touch as more information comes to hand.

25/07/2023

The Spectacular South Pacific

13/06/2023

⚓️ DISNEY CRUISE BACK FOR 2024/25 ⚓️

Disney Cruise Line has this morning announced plans to operate two- to seven-night cruises in Australia and New Zealand between Oct 2024 & Feb 2025.

There’s six sailings that start or end in Auckland with itineraries also departing Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane aboard the Disney Wonder..

Bookings open 27 June. Contact our office now for details on 021 173 7932 or email [email protected]

28/04/2023

Update - travel to Japan
Effective 29 April passengers are no longer required to be triple vaccinated or submit a negative PCR test.

04/03/2023

Clint who runs Kiwis in London is going to be running
a COMING TO THE UK webinar for people planning to move to the UK, who need advice on the things you need to know to help settle in quicker.
Recommend you join the Facebook Kiwis in London Chat page for more information.

14/02/2023

Fiji no longer requires you to be vaccinated from 23 February.

You heard it here first, no more travel restrictions to enter Fiji. We look forward to welcoming you home.
 

14/02/2023

Air New Zealand Update: All domestic flights cancelled in/out of Auckland for the remainder of the day.

12/02/2023

Air New Zealand Update: Auckland and international flight cancellations due to cyclone Gabrielle

All flights to or from Kerikeri and Whangarei between midday today and Tuesday morning are cancelled
All turboprop flights to, from or through Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Taupo from midday today through to midday Tuesday are cancelled.
Last flights into Hamilton and Tauranga tonight are cancelled.
All domestic jet services into, out of, or through Auckland tomorrow cancelled.
Five long-haul international arrivals into Auckland on Monday are cancelled – New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Singapore still operating as normal but may be required to divert to another New Zealand port
Long-haul international departures from Auckland on Monday are cancelled.
All Tasman and Island flights tomorrow are cancelled

11/02/2023

Domestic Air New Zealand flights

The changes are:

• All flights to or from Kerikeri and Whangarei between midday Sunday and Tuesday morning are cancelled

• Last flights into Hamilton and Tauranga on Sunday night are cancelled

• All turboprop flights to, from or through Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga from midday tomorrow through to midday Monday are cancelled

• Customers eligible for a refund will be advised directly.

09/02/2023

* * Cyclone Gabrielle * *

If you have flights booked with our office we will be monitoring these flights and will keep in touch with you over the next few days.

Please note if you have booked online with Air NZ we are unable to assist you and you will need to contact Air NZ directly 0800737000. We understand the hold times with Air NZ are frustrating but we are unable to access bookings not made via our office.

Air New Zealand - Cyclone Gabrielle flexibility policy.

Due to the likely impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle, Air New Zealand wishes to advise of the below flexibility.

This applies to tickets issued up to and including Sunday 12 February 2023, for travel to/from/via Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Kerikeri, Whangarei and New Plymouth, up to and including Friday 17 February 2023.

Customers can change dates (same origin & destination), for travel up to and including Wednesday 22 February 2023, without any change fees or fare difference.

For international flights, if travel is only available in a higher cabin, the fare difference will apply.

If the proposed date of travel is unknown, the ticket may be held in credit for 12 months validity.

Change origin or destination

Customers ticketed for travel to/from/via Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Kerikeri, Whangarei and New Plymouth up to and including Friday 17 February 2023, can change their travel to another Air New Zealand origin or destination without change fees. In this instance any fare difference will apply.

07/02/2023

** AIR NZ EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH WAMOS TO PERTH - NO PREMIUM ECONOMY * *

To all our clients holding seats in premium economy we are working through these bookings and will be in touch to discuss alternative options.

Air New Zealand is extending their partnership with leading charter airline Wamos Air.
Wamos Air will continue to operate daily return Auckland – Perth services on behalf of Air New Zealand through to 28 October 2023.

30/01/2023

After a busy weekend rebooking Auckland flights, we now have sea fog in Wellington which has caused a large number of domestic flight cancellations around the country. We are working our way through bookings and will be in touch with alternative options.

28/01/2023

Air NZ Auckland Airport – update
Domestic flights in and out of Auckland resumed from 12pm today (28 January) as Auckland Airport re-opens.

Auckland Airport also announced this afternoon the international terminal will reopen tomorrow morning (29 January) however Air New Zealand is currently assessing the damage to technology that’s required to process passengers, therefore international passenger departures will not resume until 12pm tomorrow, 29 January. There will be a small number of arrivals before midday.

Air New Zealand will continue to monitor the situation and advise any changes to these guidelines accordingly.

27/01/2023

27/01/2023

UPDATE:

Roads at Auckland Airport continue to be impacted by widespread flooding, along with the check in and arrivals areas of the international terminal. Due to the damage, no domestic or international flights will be arriving or departing from Auckland Airport before noon Saturday, 28 January.

We encourage you to get in touch with your airline or check your airline travel app for the latest information about your flight. Thanks everyone for your patience. Our team is working around the clock to get the airport up and operating again as soon as possible.

24/01/2023

* * Easter availability FIJI ✈️🏝🍹
Due to a cancellation we have available 3 beachfront bures at Plantation Island for 7 nights 5/12 April.
If you are interested in one of these bures contact us for details.

22/12/2022

After a long separation for so many, we have many clients travelling to reunite this month. Unfortunately due to weather in the Northern Hemisphere, strikes and staff shortages we are experiencing a high volume of flight cancellations worldwide. We have had to prioritise rebooking these clients which is taking considerable time. If you are awaiting a reply from an email/text/WhatsApp/messenger please be advised that unless it is urgent we won’t be in touch until after xmas.

Thank you and wishing you all a Merry Xmas.
Let’s hope travelling in 2023 runs a lot smoother!

18/10/2022

Changes to the New Zealand Traveller Declaration
From Thursday 20 October 2022, passengers arriving into New Zealand no longer need to complete the New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) to enter New Zealand - great news!

Currently, all air travellers must complete the NZTD and passengers arriving today and tomorrow will still require an NZTD to enter.

New Zealand’s borders are fully open. Find out what requirements you need to meet to enter New Zealand by air.

23/09/2022

Snuck away in August after 3 years absent and Bali you are still one of my favourites ❤️
Can’t beat a holiday to recharge filled with the friendliest people, sunshine, yummy food, cocktails, beach clubs, spa treatments, sightseeing, shopping and where else can you get one hour foot massage every day for $7! ✈️☀️🍹😍

12/09/2022

For the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line is bringing Disney Magic at Sea to the shores of New Zealand for a season of special limited time sailings. 🚢✨

Join Captain Mickey and Captain Minnie and other cherished Disney friends for 2-6 night sailings departing from October 2023.
Bookings go on sale 10am on 29 September.
Contact our office to register as demand is very high.

04/09/2022

What a great time to be celebrating cruise month, now that cruising is back. To celebrate each week we will be looking at a different style of cruising. From the ocean to river cruising, even luxury or expedition. There will be something for everyone to enjoy no matter what your style of cruising may be.🛳

This week we look at Ocean cruising, whether you are after an entertainment-filled family getaway, or if you are wanting to visit many destinations while travelling in luxury there are many options depending on your budget and style. Imagine waking up with a different view from your window every day, plus experiencing a range of onshore excursions, and also enjoying the variety of onboard entertainment whilst on the ship.

Check out our awesome cruises here:
https://travelmanagers.co.nz/cruises?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cruise+month+intro

16/08/2022

WIN*!! To celebrate Travel Managers' 20th Anniversary we have 2 amazing travel prizes to be won.
Would you rather jet off to San Francisco or take a family trip to Fiji?! Enter the draw and celebrate 20 years with us!🤩

Enter here:
https://travelmanagers.co.nz/page/20th-anniversary-competition?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=20th+anniversary+competition

Competition open 15/8/22-12/9/22, ts&cs apply.

22/07/2022

: Heathrow Airport in London is capping the number of departing passengers it can process daily to 100,000. The restriction is causing delays and cancellations to international flights travelling to and from the airport.

The restriction on passenger numbers is expected to last until at least 11 September 2022.

Heathrow is capping passenger numbers for the summer and telling airlines to stop selling tickets to quell travel chaos.

12/07/2022

🛑 AUCKLAND: AVOID TAKING THE CAR 🛑

The number of car parks at Auckland Airport is limited and the airport company is urging travellers departing during the school holidays—who don’t already have a car park booked—to consider alternative modes of transport.

The airport company is reporting unprecedented parking bookings. Demand for AKL’s Park & Ride facility this month is up 87% on Jul 2019 and AKL says no on-line doemstic/international car park bookings are expected to be available until 24 Jul. AKL’s valet bookings are also temporarily closed.

“With limited availability we are encouraging people to please consider alternative forms of transport to the airport, such as a taxi, rideshare or SkyDrive bus, which operates to and from the Auckland CBD,” says AKL Airport’s Scott Tasker. “Or, travellers can take advantage of half price public transport fares to take the train-bus connection via Puhinui Station and AirportLink.”

*️⃣Customers with existing carparking bookings will be catered for.

*️⃣Pick-up/drop-off areas will continue to run as normal.

*️⃣Mobility Parking Permit holders can still access the mobility valet service operating from the international terminal.

*️⃣Meeters and farewellers requiring short-stay parking at the international and domestic terminals will still be accommodated.

03/07/2022

Were you wanting a COOK ISLANDS escape in July but had missed out due to lack of availability?
Well you are in luck!! We have had a cancellation at the beautiful Nautilus Resort on the sort after Muri Beach 21-28 July.

Fantastic for couples, families and even better each Are comes with its own salt water plunge pool!

Life does not really get better than this.... great location, gourmet breakfast included daily, the list goes on.... so quick contact us now to secure your July getaway!