Air New Zealand warns of possible Auckland disruption from airport emergency services industrial action

Air New Zealand has told customers that proposed industrial action by Auckland Airport emergency services staff could affect flights later this month. The airline lists two 24-hour periods: from 6:00am on Tuesday 24 November to 5:59am on Wednesday 25 November, and from 6:00am on Friday 27 November to 5:59am on Saturday 28 November.

For now, Air New Zealand says its flights are operating as scheduled. If the action affects airport operations, flights may be delayed, rescheduled or cancelled, and the airline says it will contact affected customers directly.

The alert applies to anyone travelling to, from or through Auckland Airport on those dates. Air New Zealand asks customers to keep their contact details up to date in Manage Booking so that they receive flight updates, to check their booking in Manage Booking or the Air NZ app for changes, and to check flight status on its website or app before leaving for the airport. It also suggests reviewing travel insurance to see what cover applies if plans are disrupted.

The action is described as proposed, so it is not yet established whether it will go ahead, how airport operations would be affected or which flights, if any, would change. Passengers booked with other airlines should follow their own carrier's updates. AeroDue does not decide or handle claims.