New Flight Extras

Fare changes

More Saver Fares at Thrifty Fare Prices! 

We've upgraded our two most expensive Thrifty fare levels to Saver fares—at the same great price! Enjoy the added flexibility of making changes up to 24 hours before departure for a change fee (plus any fare difference, if applicable). Now, scoring a great deal with Air Chathams comes with even more perks to love!

With Saver Fares, you can:

• Change your ticket up to 24 hours prior to departure with a $50 change fee (fare difference may apply)

• Transfer your ticket to another traveller up to 24 hours prior to departure with a $50 change fee

   

Our Affordable Thrifty Fares Still Available!

Bargain hunters aren't missing out either - our cheapest Thrifty fares will continue to be available, and we are adding another level of Thrifty fares to ensure good availability when you want the cheapest fare and don't need the ability to make changes. Get in quick before they sell out! 

Baggage Allowance  Changes 

To ensure we can keep fares low, we are updating our baggage allowances for all flights across our network. Please see the details below: 

Seat Pre-Selection Changes

We are introducing a charge for all pre-selection of seats to ensure those customers who wish to guarantee their preferred seats prior to arriving at the airport can do so. Standard seats will be charged at $5, while emergency exit rows and seats closer to the entry door will be charged at $15. If no seat is selected, one will be assigned by airport staff during check-in. For all our Frequent Flyer Green Miles Gold and Platinum members seat pre-selection is complimentary.

Oversized or Bulky Baggage

Oversized or bulky items such as but not limited to golf bags, surfboards, fishing rods, firearms and bicycles will now have a handling fee of $50 per item.

Carriage of Live Animals

We are standardising our handling fees for live animal carriage as part of a passenger's baggage or as freight. These fees will apply in addition to the standard rates for additional baggage (if required) or freight. These fees do not apply to appropriately certified service animals travelling with the passenger in the aircraft cabin.

What does that mean for my flights I've already booked?

For all flight bookings made before 15th February 2025 will remain the same and the above changes will not apply. 

For any other queries, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team - nzreservations@airchathams.co.nz 

Our new Terms and Conditions are on our website here.