12 Mar 2024

NZ pilots reach out to Latam crew after horror flight

From Midday Report, 12:11 pm on 12 March 2024

The New Zealand Airline Pilots Association has reached out to the crew of a LATAM Airways flight to offer support after yesterday's onboard emergency.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner suddenly lost altitude on a flight from Sydney to Auckland - sending dozens of passengers flying into the air.

Up to 50 people needed medical treatment.

Ben Strang spoke to Airline Pilots Association President Andrew McKeen.