Emirates A380 #EK448 is flying all the way back to Dubai.
The Airbus A380 (reg. A6-EVL) operating flight #EK448 from Dubai to Auckland has to turn over.
The flight departed Dubai at 10:57 local time but was forced to return to Dubai.
Auckland Airport asked passengers to not travel to the international terminal at this time.
Due to the damage, no domestic or international flights will be arriving or departing from Auckland Airport before noon Saturday, 28 January.