Flights delayed at Auckland Airport due to worker’s medical event

Passengers on flights in and out of Auckland Airport have faced lengthy delays after a worker suffered a “severe” medical event.

Travellers on at least one flight from Auckland to the South Island were taken off their plane after sitting on the tarmac for nearly an hour.

The Herald understands the passengers have been told a worker suffered a “very severe” event and couldn’t be moved.

An Auckland Airport spokesperson said Airport Emergency Services responded to a medical event this morning involving an airport worker.

Two domestic flights experienced delays, and normal airport operations have now resumed, they said.

This situation meant that all the luggage carts travelling on the tarmac to the planes were blocked.

The incident has impacted both arrivals and departures.

Hato Hone St John said it was notified of a medical incident at Auckland Airport at 11.02am.

One ambulance responded and transported one patient, in moderate condition, to Middlemore Hospital.

Air New Zealand has been approached for comment.

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