NZ126 turn back to Melbourne Airport?

[davidj]

Just noticed an aircraft heading back to Melbourne (from eastern Victoria) with engines on high throttle. Had a quick look on the MEL flight radar. Noticed that NZ126 was going outbound, with that flight the only flight with a route over eastern Victoria at this time. Now (if that was the aircraft) it is going back to the airport.

Seems it might have been initially delayed. Wonder if there was a problem?

 

[samh004]

It’s shown as “rescheduled” on AKL’s website in the arrival/departure section.

 

[davidj]

Yes seems it was rescheduled.

Search current flights (48 hours) - Print Friendly Version - Melbourne Airport showing it has departed, with it being 2 hours late.