While people leaving Auckland no longer have to present proof of vaccine or a negative Covid-19 test, airlines and ferries travelling between the North and South Islands have decided to keep the requirement in place – except for Jetstar.
Air New Zealand is requiring passengers aged 12 years, three months and older on all domestic flights to have a vaccine pass or negative test until at least March 31. Smaller airlines Sounds Air and Originair are also requiring vaccine passes or negative tests under the traffic light system.
Cook Strait ferry operator Bluebridge is continuing to require passengers over 12 years and three months to show a vaccine pass or negative test at check-in until March 31, while the Interislander also plans to keep the policy in place.
“KiwiRail is committed to the safety of its passengers and crew on the Interislander ferries and has no current plans to change its regime requiring proof of vaccination or a negative test for those travelling,” said Alastair Cumming, group general manager for zero harm.
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Jetstar does not require domestic passengers to be vaccinated or take a Covid-19 test. The airline only introduced this for passengers departing from Auckland, in line with the Government’s rules, and enforced this by doing spot checks.
But now the Auckland border requirement has been removed, the only remaining restriction is that passengers must wear a face mask.
“We continue to follow the New Zealand Government’s official health advice, and work closely with the Ministry of Transport to develop approved processes relating to any travel restrictions,” a Jetstar…