I took them to the airport and waited until they were checked in. We were far too early as there was surprisingly lttle traffic on the roads for a Bank Holiday Monday. I haven't heard from them but have checked the Emirates website and the flight to Auckland (EK406) seems to have taken off on time. I found a flight tracker but according to that they have already touched down at Melbourne and are crossing to Auckland now! I don't think so!

Here's the details;

Flight Status
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Search Results From Dubai, Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates (DXB)
To Auckland, Auckland International Airport, New Zealand (AKL)
Flight number EK406

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Departing Tuesday, 14 April, 2009 Modify search


EK406 Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Auckland, New Zealand   Date Airport Time Time Terminal Status
Departing Tue 14 Apr 09 Dubai International Airport (DXB) 10:10 | Scheduled 10:12 | Departed T3 IN FLIGHT
Arriving Wed 15 Apr 09 Tullamarine International Airport (MEL) 05:30 | Scheduled 05:29 | Estimated T2

Continuation
Departing Wed 15 Apr 09 Tullamarine International Airport (MEL) 07:15 | Scheduled 07:15 | Estimated T2 NOT YET DEPARTED