SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: A New Zealand traveler is embraced at Sydney International Airport on April 19, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. The trans-Tasman travel bubble between New Zealand and Australia begins on Monday, with people able to travel between the two countries without needing to quarantine. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)

Airlines have taken off with near capacity cabins on day one of the trans-Tasman bubble, marking Australians’ first opportunity for quarantine-free overseas travel in more than a year. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Bianca De Marchi

Members of the “welcome back drag committee” greet travellers arriving from New Zealand at Sydney International Airport. Picture: Getty Images

People are now able to travel between the two countries without needing to quarantine. Picture: Getty Images

Travellers queue up in front of the check-in counters. Picture: AFP

Air New Zealand is expected to carry more than 5000 people between Australia and New Zealand on Monday, while Qantas and Jetstar had 29 flights operating. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Bianca De Marchi

A family takes photos at Sydney International Airport before their flight for New Zealand. Picture: AFP

Airline crew preparing to depart for New Zealand at Sydney Airport. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Bianca De Marchi

“Reopening these flights across the Tasman is a very important milestone in the recovery from the pandemic for Australia and New Zealand but also aviation and tourism,” said Qantas Group chief executive Alan Joyce. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Bianca De Marchi