Qantas makes stunning announcement to passengers as global Microsoft, Crowdstrike tech crash sends travel into chaos: Sydney Airport, Virgin, Jetstar updates
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Qantas makes stunning announcement to passengers as global Microsoft, Crowdstrike tech crash sends travel into chaos: Sydney Airport, Virgin, Jetstar updates

Daily Mail  

Jetstar has cancelled all of its flights until tomorrow in the wake of the global tech crash. Computer screens displaying the departure and arrival times of flights at Sydney Airport are instead showing the 'blue screen of death' 'If you're travelling today make sure you leave plenty of time to come to the airport and check with your airline regarding the status of your flight,' a spokesperson said. Another X user reported Jetstar's computer systems were also down at Sydney Airport where the airline announced it 'can’t check in or board passengers'. Passengers on one Jetstar flight were left sitting on the tarmac for more than an hour on Friday afternoon Jetstar said it 'continues to be impacted by a global software issue that’s affecting airlines and businesses around the world'. A worldwide tech outage has crashed computers checkin-ing passengers for major Aussie airlines and airports on Friday afternoon Another Delta passenger said they were 'sitting on a full plane going nowhere'.

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Sydney Airport flights cancelled: Qantas, Virgin and Jetstar customers impacted
4 months, 1 week ago

Sydney Airport flights cancelled: Qantas, Virgin and Jetstar customers impacted

Daily Mail  

Sydney Airport down to one airport More than 45 flights cancelled due to high winds Dozens of flights out of Sydney Airport have been cancelled as wild weather strikes the east coast. 'Due to high winds Airservices Australia are operating our east-west runway, which may cause some delays throughout the day,' a Sydney Airport spokeswoman said. Qantas has cancelled at …

CrowdStrike crash: Sydney family stranded in Bali after vow never to fly Jetstar again
5 months, 2 weeks ago

CrowdStrike crash: Sydney family stranded in Bali after vow never to fly Jetstar again

Daily Mail  

An Aussie family still waiting to arrive home from Bali four days after being caught up in the world's biggest IT crash have opened up about their holiday hell and being stranded by Jetstar. David and Livia Sharp said it was only when the family turned up for their flight on Friday night that they were told they were unable …

Qantas Flight Carrying Over 100 Passengers Lands Safely In Sydney After Issuing 'Mayday' Call
1 year, 11 months ago

Qantas Flight Carrying Over 100 Passengers Lands Safely In Sydney After Issuing 'Mayday' Call

ABP News  

A Qantas flight that issued a 'Mayday' call while flying over the Pacific ocean on Wednesday landed safely at the Sydney airport in Australia on Wednesday. As soon as Qantas Flight 144 carrying over 100 passengers arrived from Auckland, New Zealand, emergency services rushed to the plane, reported news agency the Associated Press. About an hour away from Sydney airport, …

Virgin flight bound for Bali forced to return to Darwin midway through flight due to 'engineering issue'
2 years ago

Virgin flight bound for Bali forced to return to Darwin midway through flight due to 'engineering issue'

ABC  

A flight on its way to Bali has had to return to Darwin midway due to an "engineering issue". Key points: Flight VA91 had to return to Darwin mid-flight due to an engineering issue Virgin Australia says they are providing accommodation for the passengers and has re-booked them on a flight tomorrow This is the second flight to Bali which …

Qantas announces more flight interruptions amid $15m WA tourism campaign
2 years, 4 months ago

Qantas announces more flight interruptions amid $15m WA tourism campaign

ABC  

Tourism and health industries in the Midwest are being hit hard by ongoing flight disruptions and Qantas has announced that cancellations could extend to October. Key points: Disruptions and altered schedules are costing people money and time, angry doctors and business owners say A Geraldton business leader says Qantas is risking its reputation Qantas says flight volumes will increase once …

Jetstar cancels Bali flights leaving travellers scrambling to find accommodation
2 years, 4 months ago

Jetstar cancels Bali flights leaving travellers scrambling to find accommodation

ABC  

Hundreds of Australians have been stranded in Bali after multiple Jetstar flight cancellations leaving travellers scrambling to find emergency accommodation as they wait more than a week for the next flight home. Key points: Since the start of September about 4,000 Jetstar ticket holders travelling to or from Bali have been affected by cancellations The company says the Boeing 787 …

The big problem with Qantas launching direct flights from London to Sydney
2 years, 8 months ago

The big problem with Qantas launching direct flights from London to Sydney

Daily Mail  

Questions have been raised over the practicality of non-stop long-haul flights from London to Perth following news this week of Qantas' plans for 19-hour non-stop flights between London and Sydney. Qantas has announced it will commence direct non-stop flights from Sydney to London and New York from 2025, with a landmark order for Airbus A350-1000 jets capable of the monumental …

Qantas, Virgin, and Jetstar will scrap free flight flexibility as Covid pandemic eases
2 years, 8 months ago

Qantas, Virgin, and Jetstar will scrap free flight flexibility as Covid pandemic eases

Daily Mail  

Major Australian airlines will scrap free flight credits and flexibility as travel begins to return to normal after Covid-19 lockdowns. During the pandemic, the airlines introduced free flight credits and date changes so if customers had to isolate due to Covid, it would be of no extra cost to rearrange flights. Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin have scrapped free flexible travel …

Qantas pushes back all international flights from Australia until DECEMBER
3 years, 7 months ago

Qantas pushes back all international flights from Australia until DECEMBER

Daily Mail  

Qantas won't be resuming international flights until December at the earliest, after previously suggesting it would be catering to travel bubbles in October. Qantas announced it won't be resuming international flights until December at the earliest after previously suggesting it would be catering to travel bubbles in October Australia's borders to the outside world will remain virtually shut through to …

Australia’s Qantas cancels international flights until October. New Zealand may be the exception
4 years, 6 months ago

Australia’s Qantas cancels international flights until October. New Zealand may be the exception

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — Australian flagship carrier Qantas has canceled most of its international flights for the next four months on the expectation that the coronavirus pandemic will last through most of the year. “With Australia’s borders set to remain closed for some time, we have canceled most international flights until late October,” Qantas said in a statement on …

Qantas cancels overseas flights until late October, highlighting airlines' struggle for survival
4 years, 6 months ago

Qantas cancels overseas flights until late October, highlighting airlines' struggle for survival

ABC  

The Federal Tourism Minister says short-term international visitors will probably not be allowed into Australia until at least next year. Key points: Governments from around the world have poured $130 billion into airlines to keep them afloat The flightpath ahead for industry giants who only fly internationally is going to be extremely turbulent Experts predict flight experiences will be very …

Qantas plans for London-Sydney nonstop flights suspended by coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

Qantas plans for London-Sydney nonstop flights suspended by coronavirus

CNN  

Sydney CNN — At a time when traveling more than two kilometers is a pipe dream beyond the reach of millions, it’s not surprising the mood isn’t right to press on with plans for a 19-hour nonstop flight service between London and Sydney. Australian airline Qantas broke two world records last November with its experimental research flight GF789, which became …

Virgin Australia, Qantas receive government backing for domestic flights as coronavirus continues to hit aviation sector
4 years, 8 months ago

Virgin Australia, Qantas receive government backing for domestic flights as coronavirus continues to hit aviation sector

ABC  

Virgin and Qantas will get Federal Government support to keep flying domestic routes as the aviation sector flounders during the coronavirus outbreak. Key points: Virgin will run flights between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide and Perth Virgin will run flights between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide and Perth Passengers who want to rebook a cancelled flight are advised to use …

Virgin Australia suspends ALL international flights due to coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Virgin Australia suspends ALL international flights due to coronavirus

Daily Mail  

Virgin Australia is suspending all its international flights due to the coronavirus outbreak. Virgin Australia has suspended all international flights in the face of coronavirus Flights will operate on a reduced schedule from Wednesday, but many will still run until March 30 to ensure Australians abroad can catch a flight home. On Tuesday, Qantas and Jetstar slashed 90 per cent …

Jetstar cancels flights and offers refunds amid industrial action
4 years, 10 months ago

Jetstar cancels flights and offers refunds amid industrial action

ABC  

Thousands of passengers have had their flights pre-emptively cancelled, as Jetstar seeks to minimise disruptions from planned industrial action tomorrow. Key points: Jetstar is cancelling 48 domestic flights to minimise disruptions from industrial action The airline says customers on the affected flights have been contacted and offered refunds or rebooked on another day Jetstar says international flights are not affected …

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