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 least 25 flights departing from Sydney Airport including 10 to Melbourne, four to Canberra, and 11 to other Australian destinations. That includes 10 to Melbourne, four to Canberra, and 11 to other Australian destinations A tree has fallen through a home in Craigieburn during the wild weather Strong winds in Melbourne may also cause a headache for airport staff, triggering even more delays at two of the country's busiest airports.

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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  

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Cancellations continue as travellers left stranded at Sydney Airport
1 year, 6 months ago

Cancellations continue as travellers left stranded at Sydney Airport

ABC  

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Sydney Airport flights cancelled for second day due to gusty winds
1 year, 6 months ago

Sydney Airport flights cancelled for second day due to gusty winds

ABC  

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Skies filled with ‘flights to nowhere’ amid Auckland cyclone
1 year, 10 months ago

Skies filled with ‘flights to nowhere’ amid Auckland cyclone

The Independent  

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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  

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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  

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Qantas to launch London-Sydney nonstops in 2025
2 years, 8 months ago

Qantas to launch London-Sydney nonstops in 2025

The Independent  

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Qantas promises non-stop flights from London to Sydney
2 years, 8 months ago

Qantas promises non-stop flights from London to Sydney

The Independent  

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Sydney to London in under 20 hours now possible with landmark Qantas and Airbus deal
2 years, 8 months ago

Sydney to London in under 20 hours now possible with landmark Qantas and Airbus deal

Daily Mail  

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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  

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Qantas to fly Sydneysiders overseas from November 1, Virgin brings forward Fiji flights
3 years, 2 months ago

Qantas to fly Sydneysiders overseas from November 1, Virgin brings forward Fiji flights

ABC  

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Qantas reroutes direct Perth to London flight, delays Sydney, Melbourne flights amid border restrictions
3 years, 3 months ago

Qantas reroutes direct Perth to London flight, delays Sydney, Melbourne flights amid border restrictions

ABC  

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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  

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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  

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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  

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Virgin Australia stand-off at Perth Airport as planes seized as collateral against 'unpaid debts'
4 years, 8 months ago

Virgin Australia stand-off at Perth Airport as planes seized as collateral against 'unpaid debts'

ABC  

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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  

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Regional cancer patients left stranded without vital treatment due to Virgin, Qantas flight cancellations
4 years, 8 months ago

Regional cancer patients left stranded without vital treatment due to Virgin, Qantas flight cancellations

ABC  

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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  

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Qantas seeks final airplane bids for London-Sydney nonstop service
5 years, 7 months ago

Qantas seeks final airplane bids for London-Sydney nonstop service

CNN  

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