Emma is flying to London to surprise her long-distance best friend, Tasha, at her University graduation. After years of airport goodbyes, FaceTime calls and a well-overdue matching friendship anklet revamp, this reunion means the world.

Jo is flying to Zurich to answer an urgent order - one mum, needed immediately. She’s hoping the express postage can be covered so she can be there for the most special delivery of all: her first grandchild.

Teresa is flying to Seoul to see her aunt Cathy, who has always felt like a second mum. After years of being welcomed with so much love, she’d love the chance to thank her in person and see her new home in Korea.

Chay is flying to London to see his daughter Kimberly, meet the boyfriend and give him the dad once-over. Living on opposite sides of the world has meant missing too many ordinary moments, and while video calls help, nothing compares to a proper hug, a meal together and hearing her laugh in person.

Margaret is flying to Istanbul to celebrate four years since donating a kidney to her daughter, Alisha. It marks a deeply personal milestone for mother and daughter, and four years with “Rita,” the kidney transplant that changed Alisha’s life.

Lewis is flying to London to reunite with his old mate Bean. Bean has been busy collecting passport stamps, while Lewis collects school notices and negotiating why ice cream isn’t breakfast. After years of calls, banter and missed catch-ups, he’s finally ready to say, “Mate, put the kettle on… I’m outside.”

Benise is flying to Cape Town to reunite with her mum, Gerda, who is also her best friend. They speak every morning and night, and after not seeing her since 2023, this reunion hug is long overdue.

Sophie is flying to London to see her best friend Simone, her true ride-or-die. After 15 months apart, she can’t wait to be reunited with the person whose absence she feels every single day.

Ainslee is flying to Amsterdam to see her sister Olivia, her best friend and favourite person to talk life with. After years apart and plans once cancelled by Covid, this trip will finally bring them back together for the adventure they’ve missed.

Judith is flying to Osaka to reunite with her dear friend Naomi, nearly two decades after they first met in Christchurch. After a life-changing cancer journey and Naomi’s constant support from afar, this trip is a celebration of friendship, healing and hope.

Aurora is flying to London to see her lifelong best friend, Rachael, who moved to the UK in 2007. Best friends since birth and inseparable through childhood and into their twenties, they haven’t seen each other in person since 2010 and can’t wait to celebrate Rachael’s 50th, ahead of Aurora’s in November.