Air New Zealand to Host Flights to Sydney WorldPride
Air New Zealand is celebrating WorldPride 2023 by hosting the world’s highest drag show at 40,000 feet with fabulous fashion and plenty of colorful, onboard entertainment.
If you want to join the thousands of queer revelers at the largest global LGBTQIA+ event in Sydney, then you don’t want to miss out on Air New Zealand’s direct flights from Auckland and San Francisco. So, LGBTQ+ travelers can book a direct Air New Zealand flight from San Francisco to Sydney on February 20, 2023, and another one from Auckland to Sydney on February 24.
Building on the legacy of the Air New Zealand Pink or queer-friendly flights, the airline has recruited drag queen Anita Wigl’it from RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under to keep customers entertained as they make their way to Sydney’s WorldPride Mardi Gras. Drag shows, dance routines, and other surprises are already planned to help get the Pride festivities started!
“Join me on the fabulous WorldPride 2023 Themed Flight from Auckland to Sydney on Friday, 24th Feb! Why fly when you can party,” said Anita Wigl’it via an Instagram post. The Drag Race star gives guests a heads-up on what to expect including a pre-flight gate party.
Anita Wigl’it explained: “Customers on board need to get ready for the trip of a lifetime! Expect silliness, fabulous entertainment, and a trip so enjoyable that the journey is just as good as the destination.”
| San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD) – Non-Stop | |
| Departure Date | February 20, 2023. |
| Departure Time from SFO | 7:55 pm |
| Departure Time in SYD | 6:15 am on February 22, 2023 |
| Auckland (AKL) to Sydney (SYD) – Non-Stop | |
| Departure Date | February 24, 2023 |
| Departure Time from SFO | 4:20 pm |
| Arrival Time in SYD | 6 pm on February 24, 2023 |
Jeremy O’Brien – the General Manager Short Haul for Air New Zealand – said he’s honored to work for an organization that is representative of Aotearoa’s culture and diversity and that he works for an airline where employees can truly be themselves and thrive.
“We’re so excited to be putting on these flights to celebrate WorldPride and the diversity of our people and our customers,” said O’Brien. The flights are part of our wider mission to tautoko (support) employees and customers who are part of the Rainbow community and advocate for inclusion.”
For more information about Air New Zealand’s Auckland to Sydney Pride Flight, or to purchase a ticket through Grabaseat, visit: https://www.grabaseat.co.nz/packages.
For more information about Air New Zealand’s San Francisco to Sydney Pride Flight visit https://www.airnewzealand.com/sydneypride. Bookings for this special flight are exclusively available through our Trade Partners including Down Under Answers, Southern World, HE Travel, and Goway Downunder.
Vacationer has already provided some pointers on how to plan your trip to Sydney WorldPride, and more tickets for events are now on sale, including the first four shows – Klub Village, Miss First Nation: Supreme Queen, Daddy, and Chase – as part of WorldPride’s Marri Madung Butbut (Many Brave Hearts): The First Nations Gathering Space. From February 23-28, 2023, the six-day showcase will celebrate the creativity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQIA+SB at Carriageworks. Expect a power-packed lineup of exhibits, theater performances, dining, and drag. And WorldPride Arts Events tickets are on sale, too! Scoop them up while you can!
