Originally Posted by
SeaProf
In my uninformed opinion, no, I cannot see regular flights resuming between the USA and NZ for a very long time. I don't see myself being allowed to enter NZ until a vaccine is widespread, if that ever happens (no guarantees). Quite honestly, I would avoid the USA like the "plague" for the time being - my gut feeling is it will get much, much worse in the country before this is over. Stick to countries that have a plan for how to deal with the virus, not countries that are just winging it.
You know NZ1/2 AKL-LAX is still running, right? NZ citizens can enter the US fine, just have to deal with the whole two weeks managed self isolation on arrival back home.