Hugs, tears as New Zealand-Australia travel bubble opens
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Reunited
As the first flights between Australia and New Zealand took off, emotions ran high among the passengers. The two countries are allowing people to travel in the bubble so they can meet their families as many were separated during the coronavirus pandemic.
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COVID
This is the first time in more than 400 days that people have been allowed to fly over the Tasman Sea without undergoing mandatory quarantine. Australia and New Zealand have been relatively successful in containing the spread of COVID.
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Welcome Whanau
In 2019, Australia saw an influx of 1.5 million tourists. As the country finally opened its gates to excited arrivals, the words 'WELCOME WHANAU' (family) were written at the runway.
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Back to normal
Many New Zealanders have settled in Australia but because of the pandemic were not able to see their family. The travel bubble has allowed many to feel like they have returned to normalcy.
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Milestone
The atmosphere at the Sydney airport was electric. Many were eager to board the plane. This also marks as a crucial milestone for the tourism industry, which was particularly hit by the pandemic.