Air New Zealand introduces weight restrictions for large pets

Friday 7 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 7 Nov 2025, 2:31pm

In this story Air New Zealand, Morning Report

Air New Zealand has implemented new weight and size restrictions for pets on some domestic flights. The changes follow a series of staff injuries occurring while loading heavy pet carriers into aircraft holds.

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1. RNZFri 7 Nov 2025, 8:52am

   New weight restrictions for larger pets taking domestic Air New Zealand flights (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 7 Nov 2025, 2:31pm

   Large pets grounded on some Air New Zealand domestic flights (opens in new tab)