Flying with Diabetes to Australia & New Zealand

Air New Zealand

What information, service/products are provided for people travelling with diabetes:

Medicines and Baby Food

Air New Zealand wishes to advise that due to heightened security measures introduced by Aviation Authorities, restrictions are in place on certain items that are not permitted to be carried as part of a customer’s cabin baggage.

Essential medicines and baby food may be permitted in larger quantities above the 100ml limit, but will be subject to the authentication that is already currently required. Any baby milk, sterilised water or liquid food must be tasted by the passenger to verify it’s authentic. Essential medication over 100mls needs to be verified at the airport chemist. Air New Zealandrecommends this is arranged prior to check-in to avoid unnecessary delays.

In respect of any medication a customer may be carrying in their cabin baggage or on their person, it is important that the medication has a professionally printed label identifying the medication or manufacturers name or pharmaceutical label affixed. Diabetes related supplies/equipment may be carried; however they will be inspected to ensure prohibited items are not concealed. Customers are advised to carry a letter from their Doctor verifying the need for any medical items to be carried, as some countries require such a letter to be presented.

Should you have any questions in relation to restricted items please contact your nearest Air New Zealand Travel centre or Air New Zealand Reservations office.

Preparing for your journey

Passengers are asked to bear in mind the following advice to help make their passage through the airport as efficient and comfortable as possible:

Before you arrive at the airport:

Limit quantities to what you may need in the cabin for the duration of the flight
When possible, put liquids in hold baggage.
Prepare the re-sealable bag of liquids before arriving at the airport
Check any queries you have with your airport or airline before travelling to the airport
To help progress through search points, passengers are advised not to include items capable of containing liquids (e.g. bottles, flasks, tubes, cans, plastic containers etc.) in their cabin baggage

Other Special Meals
GFML	Gluten Intolerant	Gluten intolerant customers, not suitable for Gluten allergic customers
DBML	Diabetic	Diabetic customers, low sugar, no added sugar
KSML	Kosher Meal	Customers wishing to follow Jewish customs. Foods chosen, prepared and served in accordance with Jewish dietary laws and customs. Not guaranteed on flights fromApia, Nadi,Papeete,Rarotonga orTonga if requested within 4 days of travel
MOML	Moslem Meal	Customers wishing to follow Moslem customs. Foods chosen, prepared and served in accordance with Moslem dietary laws and customs. Will not contain pork or pork products, gelatine, alcohol, shellfish or any other animal by-products. No Haram (forbidden) products will be used. Meat other than pork may be included. Meals prepared in Halal kitchens are only available on flights fromAuckland,Christchurch, Nadi, Hong Kong,Osaka, Narita andLondon
HNML	Hindu Meal	Customers wishing to follow Hindu customs. Food prepared according to Hindu customs and respecting Hindu dietary practices and beliefs
LFML	Low Fat Meal	Customers wishing to follow a fat restricted diet
LSML	Low Salt Meal	Customers wishing to follow a sodium-restricted diet
LCML	Low Calorie Meal	Customers wishing to follow a calorie restricted diet
NLML	Low Lactose Meal	Lactose intolerant customers, will not contain milk or dairy products. Not suitable for cow milk allergic customers
BLML	Bland	Light and easily digested meal for sufferers of intestinal or stomach disorders
FPML	Fruit Platter	Customers wishing to eat a meal with no additives/preservatives
SFML	Seafood Meal	Fish and/or seafood prepared according to local specifications