Flight information for New Zealand Delegates travelling to the
Global Gathering – Los Angeles 2025
New Zealand Travel Dates
Depart New Zealand: Thursday 10 July
Depart Los Angeles: Sunday 13 July
New Zealand Delegates
This year, attendees will be travelling on an Air New Zealand Group Flight block from Auckland to Los Angeles return. Those requiring domestic connections will need to select 'Other Airport' on the registration form and connecting flights will be booked for you.
Group flights will be ECONOMY class with no option to upgrade to premium or business class.
Own Arrangement Flights (see below) will require approval from Melanie Barnett.
New Zealand Delegates
This year, attendees will be travelling on an Air New Zealand Group Flight block from Auckland to Los Angeles return. Those requiring domestic connections will need to select 'Other Airport' on the registration form and connecting flights will be booked for you.
Group flights will be ECONOMY class with no option to upgrade to premium or business class.
Own Arrangement Flights (see below) will require approval from Melanie Barnett.
Group Flight
| MAIN DATE - Auckland 10JUL - 13JUL | |||||
| Airline | Flight Number | Date | City | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
| Air New Zealand | 6 | 10-Jul | Auckland - Los Angeles | 2015 | 1320 |
| Air New Zealand | 5 | 13-Jul | Los Angeles - Auckland | 2210 | 0600+2 |
Deviations from Group Blocks
Changes to Group Blocks are on a request and subject to availability as there are a limited number of changes permitted.
Any applicable fare difference and a change fee will be charged to the delegate if the deviation is confirmed.
Regional Connections
Domestic connecting flights will be booked for those travelling from regional ports. If accommodation is required at an airport, the GG Air Team will arrange it.
Seating, Frequent Flyer Memberships, Special Meals
Seating and special meals are on a request basis only. Frequent flyer points will be accrued on any selected group flights.
Own Arrangements
If you are selecting Own Arrangements, please click here for further information and to ensure you are adhering to the Own Arrangement policy.
Main delegates must arrive in Los Angeles by 2pm on Friday 11 July and may depart anytime from Sunday 13 July.
The Own Arrangement reimbursement amount will be up to a maximum of AUD$1800 offset against the cost of the airfare and taxes. Any difference in fare or upgrade cost will need to be paid by the individual via credit card directly at the time of ticketing.
If the fare booked is less than AUD$1800, there will be no reimbursement of the difference, nor can any excess be used for additional travel arrangements.
Please provide either your booking (PNR) or your proposed travel plan in the box on the registration form.
All own Arrangements flights must be managed and ticketed by the GG team/Travelwise.
Accommodation
This year 3 nights accommodation will be provided in Los Angeles, Thursday 10 July to Sunday 13 July.
TWIN SHARE partners will only be allocated to delegates staying in Los Angeles on the SAME nights. Single supplement upgrade (own room) is an available option. Please refer to the accommodation FAQ's here.
Famil/Educational Travel – Pre/Post Main Dates (HOSTED by a GG supplier)
If you are invited to participate in an official Global Gathering Famil / Educational, you can select GROUP seats if the dates are suitable for your educational, otherwise select OWN ARRANGEMENTS and the GG team will manage the flights. Please note the FCTG Educational Policy click here and leave must be approved by your leader prior to booking flights.
Changes to bookings after registration
For changes after completing your registration an administration fee of $200 will be charged to you by credit card.
Changes after your ticket has been issued will result in a fee of $200 plus airline fee and any airfare difference.
Changes to Group Blocks after departure are not permitted.
Travel Insurance
FCTG Global Gathering attendees will be covered for Travel Insurance for the period of the Event.
This will be either via a Company policy or via individual travel policies and will vary from country to country. Details on your Travel Insurance will be provided prior to departure. However, if you have any questions in the meantime, please contact your local Flight Manager.
Australia / New Zealand Travel Insurance Information for employees of FCTG (paid by Paymatters):
- Australia/New Zealand Cover-More policy & number
- FCTG Covermore Policy Info & FAQ's
- Covermore Corporate PDS & Policy which outlines the policy cover
The Covermore FCTG (AU/NZ) policy covers some pre-existing medical conditions (see page 8-10 of the PDS). It is your responsibility to check if a medical condition is covered under the FCTG policy. This is a new policy so if you require additional cover, an assessment will need to be completed - please fill in the form on this link https://assessment.covermore.com.au/?alphaCode=AAV1576&groupCode=AA. Please note any surcharge for medical coverage (not listed in the PDS) is to be personally paid and cannot be reimbursed. If you have any questions, please contact: selena.byrnes@flightcentre.com.au
The policy covers travel extensions (total duration of travel no more than 4 weeks) if you are an employee of FCTG (not a contractor) and are extending directly on from the Global Gathering. After reading the FAQ's and PDS, if you have any questions, please contact selena.byrnes@flightcentre.com.au
This policy if for employees of FCTG paid by Paymatters. If you do not qualify to be covered under the FCTG staff insurance policy, please contact Travelwise (travelwise@flightcentre.com) who can assist with offering a discount off a personal policy.
Contact
If you have any other questions, please contact the Global Gathering Air Team via email gg@fcmtravel.com.au
Please click here for Airline FAQs for New Zealand
Good luck for the coming months and congratulations if you have already qualified to attend!