Air New Zealand discontinues food and drink service on domestic flights to enhance passenger safety…

Air New Zealand has eliminated food and drink service onboard its domestic flights, citing concern over the omicron variant and a desire for passengers to remain masked throughout the flight.
Air New Zealand Eliminates Food And Drinks Onboard Domestic Flights
Effective January 1, 2022, food and drinks are no longer served onboard. Air New Zealand’s Chief Customer and Sales Officer Leanne Geraghty explained:
“It’s anticipated that we will soon see the Omicron variant within the New Zealand community, so we are making this change now to further safeguard our customers and crew…