26 Dec 2022 | 08:40 AM UTC
New Zealand: Flight disruptions reported at Auckland Airport, Auckland, Dec. 26, due to adverse weather
Flight disruptions reported at Auckland Airport, Auckland, New Zealand, Dec. 26, due to adverse weather. Confirm flights.
Event
Inclement weather resulted in flight disruptions at Auckland Airport (AKL) Dec. 26. Heavy rain set off fire sprinklers inside AKL's international terminal, prompting authorities to evacuate the terminal briefly. This action resulted in numerous cancelations of flights.
Although the situation has subsequently normalized, some lingering delays are possible following the incident, and while authorities clear the backlog of flights and reposition aircraft.
Advice
Confirm flight status at AKL as a precaution and make allowances for possible delays.