13 Jul 2017

Strikes halts domestic flights in New Caledonia

10:57 am on 13 July 2017

A strike has halted all domestic flights in New Caledonia.

An Air Calédonie aircraft landing at Nouméa Magenta Airport in New Caledonia. 2007

An Air Calédonie aircraft landing at Nouméa Magenta Airport in New Caledonia. Photo: Thomas Cuelho/CC BY 2.0

Air Caledonie issued a statement, saying until further notice there are no flights because of a strike by technical staff.

It said passengers concerned by the stoppage have been advised directly through text messages.

There was no indication when the strike will end.