Cupcakes, cultural performances and a smooth trans-Pacific run marked the return of the Christchurch–Rarotonga route.
Cupcakes, cultural performances and a smooth trans-Pacific run marked the first Christchurch to Rarotonga service with Air New Zealand. The Press reporter Cate Macintosh was on board.
The plane
Airbus A320neo. A single-aisle jet, with 3-3 seating across in economy.
Checking in
Easy online check-in and the baggage check was seamless. The mid-afternoon weekday departure meant zero queues.
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I feel like I’m in the cockpit of a space capsule, although this is probably roomier than an astronaut’s abode.
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