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Aotearoa’s main airports are gearing up for a busy two weeks, as families head off on domestic and international adventures during the school holidays.
Auckland Airport says Saturday 23 September – the first day of the school holidays – is set to be its busiest day during the period, with 15,000 travellers set to depart from its international terminal.
The airport warned average daily passenger numbers are expected to be 10% higher than the July school holidays, with 24 international airlines now flying to 39 destinations.
Australia, the US and China would be the most popular international destinations, with Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown topping the list of domestic spots.
Saturday, September 30 and Friday, September 22 would also be big days for international departures, while the arrivals hall would be at its busiest on Sunday, October 1, Saturday, October 7, and Sunday, October 8.
Auckland Airport chief customer officer Scott Tasker …