WELLINGTON, New Zealand – An Air New Zealand flight traveling from Perth, Australia, to Auckland, New Zealand, was compelled to make an unscheduled stop early Wednesday morning due to a disruptive passenger, according to the airline’s report.

The aircraft made an emergency landing in Melbourne, Australia, where law enforcement personnel were prepared to meet the flight. After a delay of approximately 90 minutes, the flight resumed its journey to Auckland, as confirmed in an official statement from Air New Zealand.

The airline has refrained from providing extensive details about the incident itself. An airline representative indicated that, while the crew handled the situation competently, such disturbances can be unsettling for both fellow passengers and the crew. “We maintain a strict policy against this kind of behavior on our flights,” commented airline spokesperson David Morgan.

This incident followed closely after another Air New Zealand flight experienced a two-hour hold on the tarmac upon arriving in Sydney. This prolonged stop was reportedly due to what the airline classified as a security concern, which local media outlets suggested was related to a bomb threat. However, the Australian Federal Police later clarified that there was “no threat to the community.” The swift reactions and precautionary measures taken, highlight the airline’s commitment to passenger safety and security during flights.