Passengers stranded after Qatar Airways flight to Auckland diverted to Maldives

A Doha to Auckland Qatar Airways flight has diverted to the Maldives, leaving passengers stranded in the terminal. Photo / Unsplash

Tempers have flared among New Zealand-bound passengers forced to wait hours for a new Qatar Airways plane after their flight was diverted to the Maldives.

People also had to sleep in the airport lounge while they waited, travellers on the flight told Stuff.

Qatar Airways said it regrets the delay to its Doha to Auckland flight QR920.

“The aircraft diverted to Maldives (MLE) due to a technical issue,” the airline said.

“The aircraft landed safely and plans for alternative travel arrangements for passengers are under way.”

It said it would help passengers to ensure they can still fly to connecting destinations beyond New Zealand.

Left alone with no support, no info, no hotel at the airport of Maldives after a forced landing of our @qatarairways QR920 on our way to Auckland #shame #crisis #QatarAirways

— BcnSpy🎲 (@BcnSpy) December 6, 2024

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