NZ1/2 with tightening of US border
#1
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NZ1/2 with tightening of US border
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/nation...s-border-rules
Does anyone know if NZ has any plans if the new US border rules pan out? As transiting LAX to LHR won't be worth it if require a sit down interview at the Embassy etc.
Can they redirect the flight through Vancouver? Or the Singapore or Hong Kong? Maybe the new lounge in Perth is for LHR flights????
Does anyone know if NZ has any plans if the new US border rules pan out? As transiting LAX to LHR won't be worth it if require a sit down interview at the Embassy etc.
Can they redirect the flight through Vancouver? Or the Singapore or Hong Kong? Maybe the new lounge in Perth is for LHR flights????
#2
Join Date: Jan 2016
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I gather it is being reported incorrectly. The change is for people with an existing visa (i.e. from countries that are not subject to a visa waiver). Such visas can no longer be renewed without an interview at the consulate.
For people who are eligible for a visa waiver, no changes. Or at least I hope that's what's happening.
For people who are eligible for a visa waiver, no changes. Or at least I hope that's what's happening.
#3
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I gather it is being reported incorrectly. The change is for people with an existing visa (i.e. from countries that are not subject to a visa waiver). Such visas can no longer be renewed without an interview at the consulate.
For people who are eligible for a visa waiver, no changes. Or at least I hope that's what's happening.
For people who are eligible for a visa waiver, no changes. Or at least I hope that's what's happening.
Typical shoddy reporting from someone who didn't bother doing their research properly before shooting off at the mouth...
#6
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Radio NZ sourced it from news.com.au and reported it (and didn't correct it until later this evening) despite being told it was incorrect. The US document is even online for anybody to read.
#8
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An annoyance mostly. Right now all have to attend an initial interview but for subsequent renewals, that is usually waived. C1/D plus B1/B2 are the Visa's crew need to hold so it'll be a visit every five years now.
#9
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No point commenting on something that is incorrect
#10
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I don't think they allow the crewmembers to use the visa waiver but you never know.
#11
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It does beg the question though, what NZ's plan would be if Trump decides to lock down the boarders even more.
For example if they make it harder for New Zealand passport holders to enter the USA, it would have an huge implication on NZ's services to the US. Maybe even to the point of dropping them.
Could we maybe see some new Canada routes.
For example if they make it harder for New Zealand passport holders to enter the USA, it would have an huge implication on NZ's services to the US. Maybe even to the point of dropping them.
Could we maybe see some new Canada routes.
#12
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It does beg the question though, what NZ's plan would be if Trump decides to lock down the boarders even more.
For example if they make it harder for New Zealand passport holders to enter the USA, it would have an huge implication on NZ's services to the US. Maybe even to the point of dropping them.
Could we maybe see some new Canada routes.
For example if they make it harder for New Zealand passport holders to enter the USA, it would have an huge implication on NZ's services to the US. Maybe even to the point of dropping them.
Could we maybe see some new Canada routes.
#13
Join Date: Apr 2016
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It does beg the question though, what NZ's plan would be if Trump decides to lock down the boarders even more.
For example if they make it harder for New Zealand passport holders to enter the USA, it would have an huge implication on NZ's services to the US. Maybe even to the point of dropping them.
Could we maybe see some new Canada routes.
For example if they make it harder for New Zealand passport holders to enter the USA, it would have an huge implication on NZ's services to the US. Maybe even to the point of dropping them.
Could we maybe see some new Canada routes.
#14
Join Date: Apr 2016
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The biggest problem I see with getting kiwis to the UK via Perth is that it's rather indirect, the most direct route would involve a stop in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in the far East of Russia or alternatively northern Japan.
#15
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Not brown? You must not live in Auckland...
I think NZ would do well with a service AKL YVR JFK. Not competing directly with AC (for whom the Canadian government is wildly protectionist, ask EK and SQ), alternative to EWR and LGA. Currently PR and CX operate it and get good revenue that many Aeroplan members would rather accrue some points.
Mind you, this is a totally self-serving post: I have family in Vancouver and Nassau Co. (Long Island).
I think NZ would do well with a service AKL YVR JFK. Not competing directly with AC (for whom the Canadian government is wildly protectionist, ask EK and SQ), alternative to EWR and LGA. Currently PR and CX operate it and get good revenue that many Aeroplan members would rather accrue some points.
Mind you, this is a totally self-serving post: I have family in Vancouver and Nassau Co. (Long Island).