ZQN-AKL-HNL Same-day connection
Jun 9, 2014, 8:50 am
#1
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ZQN-AKL-HNL Same-day connection
Hi all,
I'll be visiting Queenstown in January and also have an AKL-HNL flight departing @ 23:30. Would a same-day morning flight from ZQN-AKL be a safe option that time of year to catch the flight @ 23:30?
The flights are on separate itineraries and given the late departure from AKL I think this would be fine but would like to hear any opinions you may have.
Thanks!
I'll be visiting Queenstown in January and also have an AKL-HNL flight departing @ 23:30. Would a same-day morning flight from ZQN-AKL be a safe option that time of year to catch the flight @ 23:30?
The flights are on separate itineraries and given the late departure from AKL I think this would be fine but would like to hear any opinions you may have.
Thanks!
Jun 9, 2014, 1:03 pm
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I wouldn't risk it on an separate ticket, even in Summer ZQN can be closed due to bad weather. Also with the fact that AKL-HNL is only 2-3x weekly, your risking being stuck in AKL for a couple of days and will need to purchase an new AKL-HNL.
NZ wont cover you for anything on separate tickets, they wont even give you boarding passes in ZQN.
NZ wont cover you for anything on separate tickets, they wont even give you boarding passes in ZQN.
Jun 9, 2014, 1:43 pm
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I'm presuming the OP would be flying Hawaiian, not Air NZ, since NZ10 is a mid morning departure.
Your only risk is ZQN being closed, but that's something that can happen on any day of the year.
Your only risk is ZQN being closed, but that's something that can happen on any day of the year.
Jun 10, 2014, 12:46 am
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With the new systems in place a jet service being cancelled is very rare in comparison to what it was. Based in zqn I now have little disruption to akl whereas chc can still be an issue as most flights are on the atr's. Go for for. But make sure your travel insurance covers disruptions.
Jun 11, 2014, 7:02 am
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Thanks all, I will be connecting on HA for the AKL-HNL flight. I will certainly purchase travel insurance to cover the worst case scenario of ZQN being closed that day.