On May 29, 2026, an Air New Zealand flight travelling from Auckland to Hong Kong was cancelled following an incident where a bird became loose inside the aircraft’s cockpit. The unexpected presence of the bird created an operational disruption that led to the decision to halt the flight.
Passengers booked on the Auckland to Hong Kong route were affected by the cancellation stemming from this situation involving the bird. The incident caused a significant interruption to the scheduled service operated by Air New Zealand.
