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Nouméa, March 14, 2026 – 2:00 PM

We thank you for your patience and understanding following the delay of flights SB600 and SB601, initially scheduled on March 13.

The rescheduling is now confirmed:
- Flight SB600 will depart Nouméa on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 8:50 AM, with an expected arrival in Papeete on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM (local time).
- Flight SB601 will depart Papeete on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM, with an expected arrival in Nouméa on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:30 PM.

The new flight schedules and updated itineraries will be communicated to the affected customers by email and SMS.

Please be assured that our teams remain fully mobilized to enable our affected customers to reach their destination under the best possible conditions.

The safety of our passengers and crew remains our top priority.
We thank you once again for your trust and understanding.

Aircalin


Nouméa, March 13, 2026 – 6:00 PM

The SB600/SB601 rotation scheduled today, Friday March 13, 2026, between Nouméa and Papeete is still awaiting rescheduling.

Due to the worldwide unavailability of a critical part required to repair the aircraft, the operation of this rotation will not be able to resume before Monday, March 16, 2026.

The exact departure time will be confirmed on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM, once the latest operational information becomes available.

All our teams remain fully mobilized to provide a new travel solution as soon as possible.

We are fully aware of the inconvenience caused and assure you that we are doing everything possible to enable our affected customers to continue their journey under the best possible conditions.

The safety of our passengers and crew remains our top priority.

We sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding.

Aircalin

Nouméa, March 13 at 2:00 PM

The SB600/SB601 rotation on March 13 between Nouméa and Papeete is still awaiting rescheduling.
The parts required to repair the aircraft are currently in transit.

All our teams are fully committed to providing a new travel solution as soon as possible.

We are fully aware of the inconvenience caused and assure you that we are doing everything possible to enable our affected passengers to continue their journey under the best possible conditions.

We sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding.

Aircalin

Nouméa, March 13 at 9:00 AM

We regret to inform you that due to a technical issue with the aircraft that was scheduled to operate the rotation, flights SB600 Nouméa–Papeete on March 13 and SB601 Papeete–Nouméa on March 12 are delayed and awaiting rescheduling.

Our teams are doing everything possible to provide a new solution as soon as possible.

In order to receive all information regarding their journey, we invite affected customers to go to the “My Booking” section to check and update their personal contact details.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

Aircalin

Nouméa, 9 March 2026

SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST: INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS CONTINUE

Aircalin confirms that all its flights and international connections will continue as normal, including the route between Nouméa, Bangkok and Paris.
Given the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East, the airline wishes to reassure its passengers, partners and authorities that its flight plans were adjusted as a precautionary measure at the beginning of February. In accordance with international aviation safety recommendations, these flight plans will be adjusted whenever necessary and notifications will be sent in the event of changes to schedules or routes.
Flights operated on this route currently follow a secure itinerary, widely used by international airlines, including overflights of parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan. These flight paths are subject to continuous monitoring and ongoing assessment in coordination with civil aviation authorities and international air traffic control organisations.

Information for customers currently travelling :
The flight schedule remains unchanged. Flight times and frequencies are guaranteed in accordance with the initial, secure operating plan. Any changes will be communicated to our customers in a targeted manner.

Sales network and customer support :
•    Tickets issued by airlines other than Aircalin remain covered by the issuing airlines, in accordance with the applicable rules.
•    Customers holding Aircalin 063 tickets with an itinerary including a flight number operated by Gulf airlines will be rerouted if necessary, with priority given to Aircalin itineraries, with changes at no extra cost.
•    Aircalin teams are available to assist anyone who may be affected or stranded as a result of flight cancellations with any additional transport needs. 
•    For further information, please consult our regularly updated website.

Aircalin is monitoring operations on an ongoing basis in order to adapt its routes in real time if necessary, in accordance with the most stringent international standards.