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08 Sep 2021 | 09:12 PM UTC

New Zealand: Domestic terminal at Christchurch Airport evacuated due to suspicious object early Sept. 9

Domestic terminal at Christchurch Airport in New Zealand evacuated due to suspicious object early Sept. 9. Disruptions likely.

Warning

Event

Officials ordered the evacuation of the domestic terminal at Christchurch Airport (CHC) as a precaution early Sept. 9 after a suspicious device was discovered. The exact nature of the apparent threat was not immediately clear. Inbound flights have continued at CHC. However, disruptions are likely at the facility in the coming hours.

Advice

Confirm flight status at CHC as a precaution and make allowances for possible delays. Follow official directives.

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