An Air New Zealand flight scheduled to arrive in Tonga in the early hours of ANZAC Day has been cancelled, disrupting travel for passengers heading to Nukuʻalofa.
Air New Zealand flight NZ0977, also operating under Singapore Airlines codeshare SQ4285, was due to arrive at Fuaʻamotu International Airport at 12.45am on Saturday, 25.
The flight has since been cancelled.
While the airline has yet to issue an official explanation for the cancellation, Kaniva News understands—based on information circulating on social media—that an incident at Fuaʻamotu Airport may have temporarily blocked the runway, preventing the aircraft from landing.
Details surrounding the reported runway incident remain limited, and it is unclear how long the runway was closed or whether other flights were affected.
Kaniva News has sought clarification from Air New Zealand and airport authorities regarding the cause of the incident and any impact on upcoming flights.
Passengers have been advised to check directly with their airline for rebooking information and further updates.
