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When, if at all, are Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade officials required to fly Premium Economy or Economy when travelling on official business and what exceptions, if any, are there?

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • When, if at all, are Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade officials required to fly Premium Economy or Economy when travelling on official business and what exceptions, if any, are there?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

Travel by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade staff is by default economy class. Premium economy travel may be approved if the total flying time exceeds 10 hours.