Volcano Ash Disrupts Flights At Two New Zealand Airports
• Volcanic ash from Whakaari/White Island disrupted flights at Whakatāne and Tauranga airports in New Zealand.
• Air Chathams halted services, and Tauranga saw multiple cancellations due to the ash advisory.
• The volcano remains at Alert Level 3 with an Orange Aviation Color Code, with ongoing monitoring for renewed ash emissions.
Volcanic ash disrupts flights in New Zealand
Volcanic ash from the Whakaari/White Island volcano caused significant flight disruptions at two New Zealand airports on November 18. Whakatāne and Tauranga airports experienced cancellations, impacting travel plans for many. Air Chathams suspended several services due to the ash advisory, and Tauranga airport reported at least eight flight cancellations between late Monday and early Tuesday.
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