14 Sep 2023 | 03:28 AM UTC
Papua New Guinea: Flight suspensions lifted at Rabaul Airport, East New Britain Province, Sept. 14 /update 1
Rabaul Airport (RAB), Papua New Guinea, reopened as of Sept. 14 after break-in theft. Lingering disruptions likely. Confirm reservations.
Event
Flight operations have resumed at Rabaul Airport (RAB), East New Britain Province, as of the morning of Sept. 14. The airport closed early Sept. 13 after a group of 25 unidentified people illegally entered the airport premises and robbed multiple computer systems from airline offices and check-in counters, as well as items from retail stores, in the terminal. Investigations prompted the suspension of all flights to and from RAB.
Residual flight disruptions are likely through Sept. 14 as airlines work to clear passenger backlogs.
Context
Advice
Confirm flights before checking out of accommodation Sept. 14.
