Originally Posted by
JayKiwi
Assume it is similar the other way, I.e., transiting VS onto Air NZ? Would it not be the 24 hour visa free transit (versus the 144 hr), or does it not matter?
The lanes / desks are shared for 24/144 hour transit without visa.
Main differences between the two (other than duration) is that the 144 hour restricts you to a certain region, isn't available for every nationality, and isn't available at every port.