Air New Zealand posts schedule and operational changes to the holiday period due to engine maintenance requirements
- November 18, 2019
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Air New Zealand has posted substantial changes to it’s operational schedule due to the on-going down timing of the Boeing 787-9, Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN aircraft engines.
The airline has 10 0f the faulty engines in it’s 787-9 fleet with no replacement / spare engines as back-up. There is significant wait for repairs of the engines. The fault lies with the engines’ high pressure turbine blades that require more frequent maintenance resulting in grounded aircraft.
Current flights affected as announced:
| Flight | Route | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NZ105 | Auckland – Sydney | Cancelled 29 December |
| NZ108 | Sydney – Auckland | Cancelled 29 December |
| NZ107 | Auckland – Sydney | Cancelled 12 December, 2 January |
| NZ109 | Auckland – Sydney | Cancelled 10, 13, 16, 17, 18, 29 December |
| NZ110 | Sydney – Auckland | Cancelled 12 December, 2 January |
| NZ112 | Sydney – Auckland | Cancelled 10, 13, 16, 17, 18, 29 December |
| NZ270 | Auckland – Tonga | Cancelled 30 December |
| NZ273 | Tonga – Auckland | Cancelled 30 December |
The airline is making arrangements for affected passengers and travellers booked through travel agencies are advised to contact the respective agencies for an update. There might be more cancellations, schedule updates and Air New Zealand would keep customers informed through social media and the Travel Alert section on the Air New Zealand website.
