Air New Zealand reopens premium check-in to cut queues at Auckland Airport

Air New Zealand passengers flying internationally will be able to check in more quickly with the reopening of an exclusive check-in space at Auckland Airport. The premium check-in space that was closed following major flooding of the international terminal during the Auckland Anniversary weekend floods reopened on Wednesday, taking load off the other check-in areas. While it is set to reduce waiting time for all passengers, only the airline’s frequent flyers, Koru members, business and premium economy cabin customers will be able to use the space, that comes with self-check-in kiosks and touch-screen bag-drop facilities. Auckland Airport saw major disruptions when the international terminal was flooded after record rainfall fell in January. Passengers have experienced long queues due to the closure of some facilities. Air New Zealand’s chief customer and sales officer Leanne Geraghty said the reopened check-in would take pressure off their team at other check-in areas. “We have taken the opportunity to do a full refurbishment over the last couple of months.”<br/>