New Government charter flights will bring home the most vulnerable Britons stranded in New Zealand...

Published: 9:51 pm April 19, 2020
Updated: 12:30 am March 8, 2026
Return flights for most vulnerable Britons from New Zealand – UKNIP

New Government charter flights will bring home the most vulnerable Britons stranded in New Zealand this week with three flights from Auckland and two from Christchurch.

People most at risk from of coronavirus will be prioritised for the flights, which will bring back over 1,500 people in total. The first flight is expected to depart on Friday 24th April and flights will continue to run every second day, with alternating departures from Auckland and Christchurch.

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