You can contact LEARNZ, part of CORE Education, at:
Postal Address:
PO Box 13 678,
Christchurch 8141,
New Zealand
First Time Domestic Traveller
Here's a rundown of what happens at Christchurch International Airport when someone departs on a domestic flight (flights within New Zealand).
Check-in
To check in, you can use either a check-in desk, a check-in kiosk machine, or check-in online (this depends on which airline you are using). Take all your luggage and travel papers to a check-in counter or kiosk. When you use a check-in desk, the airline staff member will give you a seat number and send any luggage you have to the aircraft. If you use a kiosk, you will select your own seat and take your luggage to the bag drop-off area.
Proceed to your gate
Once you have checked in, your gate number and boarding time will be on your boarding pass. The flight information screens around the airport will also let you know when you need to go to your gate.
Security check
Before you board your flight, you and your carry-on baggage must go through security screening to make sure you are not carrying any dangerous items.
Board flight
Once you are at your gate, you will be called for boarding. You present your boarding pass to the assistant at the gate. Hold on to your boarding pass to show the cabin crew on-board who will show you where your seat is.
Departing flight
Once you have arrived at your destination airport, you will be told where to collect your luggage.
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Māori keywords
,The first part of air travel is checking in. Image: CIAL.
,Flight screens help you know when and where to go to board your flight. Image: LEARNZ.
,Make sure you head to the right gate in plenty of time. Image: LEARNZ.
,Some items are too dangerous to take with you on the plane. Image: LEARNZ.
,Show your boarding pass when you board your flight. Image: LEARNZ.
When you arrive at your destination, collect any luggage you may have. Image: LEARNZ.
Domestic travel details: As a class, come up with some questions to ask someone who regularly travels throughout New Zealand. Try to find someone to interview and answer your questions.