The time required “to bridge the aircraft, deplane the passengers in question, retrieve their baggage, refile flight plans and other paperwork meant that it was too late to depart” because the airport’s runway closes at 12:30 a.m., the statement said.
A spokeswoman for the airport confirmed that the flight was canceled because of the airport’s “scheduled airfield closure.”
It was not clear how many passengers were affected. The plane has 132 seats, according to an airline spokesman.
“We apologize for the effect this had on other passengers, who were able to depart on a flight the following day,” the company added.