poppets

hi all
i need some advice/information.
i have to return to the UK shortly (next week!!) as my grandad has passed away & i'm going to the funeral. So apart from sorting out an airline ticket , i was wondering how easy it will be for me to return into NZ. I have a PR with a 2yr returning residents visa (which is still valid for 18mths).
I am assuming its very easy & they just let me in. I'll only be in the UK for abou a week. I probably sound like i'm stressing (& i probably am!) but i'm trying to sort out everything (hubs will be looking afer the kids for a week )
thanks
popps

jueinnz

Sad reason to be returning to UK. I'm sorry for your loss.
But coming back will be easy as...you even get to go through the short cue when you arrive back at immigration, the one for NZ passports and visas.

Am Loolah

Oh Poppets I'm so sorry to hear about your Grandfather. Hope you and your family are bearing up at this difficult time.

Big Hug. XX

danny.f

Poppets,
so sorry, big hugs from the Fearons
xxx

poppets

thnx AL, happened very suddenly on saturday lunchtime, chest infection took hold really quickly. 2 out of 3 of his children were there, mum seems not to bad considering but they are all more worried about me!!
Jue , thnxs for that i just now have the hassle of trying to sort flights out & cos its nearly xmas prices have gone through the roof .

P2L

Soz can't help with your question but just wanted to say we're sorry to hear that your grandad as passed away. Keep your chin up

poppets

thanks guys i really apprechiate the wishes
on the up side i get a week to myself & get to see some of my mates again, all of whom will give me a bloody good laugh , just what gramps would have wanted.

P2L

Our friends granny in Palmerston North passed away on Wednesday night and was buried yesterday so we toasted her departure last night, knowing she would have fully approved.

Am Loolah

Gosh, a week back, you're going to be exhausted?

Are you flying straight through or stopping over for a nite en route?

poppets

haven't got time for a stopover , so its straight through for me. Luckily i can sleep on planes & its only me so no kids to worry about.
i have heard that because its a 'funeral/bereavement' flight that i should be looked after & may be able to claim back some of the flight costs from the airline with a copy of death cert.

P2L

Who are you flying with?.

poppets

no idea yet , have to wait til funeral date sorted (mum will do on monday) then i can book , but Air Nz & BA/Quantas have places for next week

P2L

Only ask cos Kev flew back last week with Air NZ and thee Hong Kong to Heathrow sector had 243 empty seats so everyone got to lie down!!

poppets

that'll do me

Am Loolah

But you may as well make the most of not having the sprogs and get some booze on board too. When you arrive (after brushing your teeth and Listerminting) your mother will just think you're jet lagged, not pissed - BONUS!!!