New Caledonia: Residents' blockade at Ile des Pins Airport disrupts Air Caledonie domestic flights as of Aug. 8

Event

Air Caledonie (TY) flights at Ile des Pins Airport (ILP) have reportedly faced delays and cancellations as of Aug. 8 due to a residents' blockade. Protesters demand that Air Caledonia offer fixed plane fares, remove the requirement to declare additional baggage online, and increase flights to and from ILP. Activists are blocking access roads at ILP, which caused flight delays of around 30 minutes Aug 4-6 and cancellations from Aug. 7.

Additional delays and cancellations of Air Caledonia flights at ILP are likely over the coming weeks as negotiations continue. Protestors may withdraw the blockade at short notice if talks with airline officials succeed. Residual flight disruptions are likely when regular services resume as the airline works to clear passenger backlogs.

ILP is approximately 53km (32.93 miles) southeast of Goro.

Advice

Confirm flights to and from ILP before leaving for the airport. Consider booking alternative travel arrangements if necessary.