Air New Zealand canceled 28 flights at Wellington Airport due to severe thunderstorms and strong winds, affecting many passengers. While most travelers were rebooked to fly the following day, weather-related disruptions continued across other parts of New Zealand. The airline emphasized passenger safety as its priority during these conditions.
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On September 6, 2025, the FAA issued a ground stop for all flights to JFK due to severe thunderstorms, effective from 4:17 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Flights en route to JFK were redirected to Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington.
Lufthansa flight LH452, an Airbus A380, was forced to divert to Phoenix due to severe thunderstorms at Los Angeles International Airport. The aircraft, initially traveling from Munich, safely resumed its journey and reached LAX after the weather conditions improved, arriving three hours late.