Temporary closure of Brazil’s Florianópolis airport after incident with Latam aircraft on the runway

A Latam flight from Guarulhos to Florianópolis encountered a runway incident upon landing at 9:20 am on Wednesday.

The Airbus A321 (PT-MXM) aircraft, carrying 172 passengers and seven crew members, safely disembarked after a medical assessment.

The runway sustained damage during the incident, resulting in the closure of runway 14/32 for landings and takeoffs.

Zurich Airport Brasil, the airport concessionaire, announced that 20 flights were affected by the closure.

Efforts are underway by the airlines, in collaboration with Latam and other relevant authorities, to assist and rebook affected passengers.

The concessionaire is working diligently to expedite the reopening of the runway.

Passengers with scheduled flights for today are advised to contact their respective airlines for rebooking and further information.

Latam has also provided options for customers impacted by flight changes.

They can either change their flights without incurring additional charges or request a full refund directly from the company.

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