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Air New Zealand flight diverts to Winnipeg airport

By Elisha Dacey Global News

Posted May 14, 2019 9:06 am

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James A. Richardson International Airport as seen in this 2019 file photo. Elisha Dacey/Global News

An international flight touched down in Winnipeg overnight after a passenger needed medical attention.

The Winnipeg Airport Authority confirmed an Air New Zealand plane traveling from Los Angeles to London, UK was diverted to James A. Richardson International Airport just after midnight to care for a passenger.

The plane left just before 1 a.m.

🔀 DIVERSION MEDICAL
Air New Zealand #NZ2
Los Angeles to London
Diverted to Winnipeg
Person in need of medical attention. Dumped fuel enroute to reduce landing weight. 339 people on board. https://t.co/RtDCVYldgF pic.twitter.com/ohkYa78080
— Tom Podolec Aviation (@TomPodolec) May 14, 2019

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