self-service kiosk using the name of the Trade Minister Tim Groser. The minister himself later checked in for the same flight without it raising any warning flags.
According to an NZPA story posted on Stuff, the reporter and her cameraman were also able to both check in on flights run by Jetstar, Pacific Blue and Air New
Zealand using just one name. Finally, the reporter was able to check in extra luggage under Transport Minister Steven Joyce’s name without his knowledge, after
he had passed through security.
While misuse of someone’s identity was not seen as a domestic travel security threat, the ability to check in a bag without travelling on the plane was considered a security issue and the Civil Aviation Authority has asked airlines to investigate and report back within days. Mr Joyce said the loophole had to be fixed right away.
Air New Zealand spokeswoman Tracy Mills said the carrier was working swiftly to remedy the flaws.
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