Cook Islands on the radar as Auckland airport creates 'bubble zone'

Cook Islands on the radar as Auckland airport creates 'bubble zone'
Rebecca Howard
Travellers to and from the Cook Islands look likely to be first to use a special new area for New Zealand departures and arrivals between 'bubble' destinations being prepared by Auckland International Airport.The nation's prime tourism gateway is gearing up for eventual travel bubbles by separating the international terminal into two zones to keep New Zealanders travelling to offshore 'bubble' locations separate from passengers arriving from countries with covid-19.“In anticipation of a safe air corridor bein...

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