New Zealand PM Forced to Fly Commercial After Plane Breaks Down

Christopher Luxon and delegation stranded in Papua New Guinea due to aging aircraft issues

The New Zealand Defence Force's 30-year-old Boeing 757 experienced a fuse issue during refueling.
Prime Minister Luxon continued to Japan on a commercial flight, while 50 others were left in Port Moresby.
Air New Zealand diverted a flight to pick up the stranded delegation, delaying their arrival in Tokyo.
This incident marks the second time in three months that Luxon had to switch to commercial flights due to plane issues.
The government faces criticism over the reliability of its aging defense aircraft.