A320 software recall causes flight cancellations and queues in New Zealand

Saturday 29 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 29 Nov 2025, 7:01pm

New Zealand travellers faced flight cancellations and queues of up to six hours following a global grounding of Airbus A320 aircraft. The software recall has caused significant disruption to airline schedules and led to passengers missing family events.

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1. RNZSat 29 Nov 2025, 5:47pm

   Passengers speak of 'chaos' and hours-long queues as A320 software recall paralyses NZ airports (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 29 Nov 2025, 6:00pm

   Airbus A320 glitch: Aviation commentator on risks, delays and next steps (opens in new tab)

   • Airbus A320 software recall: NZ air passengers speak of ‘chaos’, hours-long queues as issue paralyses airports (opens in new tab) Sat 29 Nov 2025, 7:01pm