Air New Zealand flight cancelled after plane hits airbridge at Brisbane Airport

An Air New Zealand flight was cancelled today after the plane collided with an airbridge at Brisbane Airport.

Flight NZ146 was scheduled to depart from the airport about 12.15pm for the two-and-a-half-hour flight to Auckland.

In an email sent to passengers, Air New Zealand said while pushing back from the gate, the aircraft made contact with the airbridge and required a thorough inspection by engineers.

“Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, the necessary checks and any resulting repairs cannot be completed in time for your flight today,” the email said.

“While we know this will be disappointing, your safety and wellbeing are always our highest priority.”

“We’d like to apologise for the cancellation,” an Air New Zealand spokesperson said.