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The Age
16-07-2025
- The Age
Qantas passengers stranded in Singapore for days after mechanical issues
Hundreds of Qantas passengers will be stranded in Singapore for days after their flight to Sydney was repeatedly delayed with mechanical issues linked to the damage to another plane. And it was not the only Qantas flight disrupted – the QF2 due to leave Singapore at 7.30pm on Wednesday for Sydney was cancelled, and the QF82 from Singapore to Sydney leaving 8.45pm on Wednesday would be delayed four hours, while the QF81 leaving Sydney at 10.20am on Wednesday had been delayed almost six hours. Recovery options for Singapore passengers have been complicated by the damage to another A380 at the weekend. An aerobridge rammed into a Qantas A380 superjumbo engine at Sydney Airport, delaying a long-haul flight to Johannesburg by 21 hours for hundreds of passengers. A packed QF82 was due to leave Singapore at 8.45pm on Monday and arrive in Sydney at 6.25am on Tuesday, but passengers were told to get off the plane on the tarmac about midnight. Travellers were told about 2.30am on Tuesday the plane would not depart, and they would be taken to hotels. Loading A Brisbane man booked on the flight said passengers were told a rescheduled flight would leave at 9am on Wednesday, but that was cancelled, and they would have to wait until Thursday to leave. 'An entire planeload of A380 passengers stranded in Singapore, literally no other options to get home,' he said.
Sydney Morning Herald
16-07-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Qantas passengers stranded in Singapore for days after mechanical issues
Hundreds of Qantas passengers will be stranded in Singapore for days after their flight to Sydney was repeatedly delayed with mechanical issues linked to the damage to another plane. And it was not the only Qantas flight disrupted – the QF2 due to leave Singapore at 7.30pm on Wednesday for Sydney was cancelled, and the QF82 from Singapore to Sydney leaving 8.45pm on Wednesday would be delayed four hours, while the QF81 leaving Sydney at 10.20am on Wednesday had been delayed almost six hours. Recovery options for Singapore passengers have been complicated by the damage to another A380 at the weekend. An aerobridge rammed into a Qantas A380 superjumbo engine at Sydney Airport, delaying a long-haul flight to Johannesburg by 21 hours for hundreds of passengers. A packed QF82 was due to leave Singapore at 8.45pm on Monday and arrive in Sydney at 6.25am on Tuesday, but passengers were told to get off the plane on the tarmac about midnight. Travellers were told about 2.30am on Tuesday the plane would not depart, and they would be taken to hotels. Loading A Brisbane man booked on the flight said passengers were told a rescheduled flight would leave at 9am on Wednesday, but that was cancelled, and they would have to wait until Thursday to leave. 'An entire planeload of A380 passengers stranded in Singapore, literally no other options to get home,' he said.
Ya Biladi
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
WAFCON 2024 : The six stadiums hosting matches in Morocco
Six stadiums in four Moroccan cities will welcome the biggest stars of African women's football for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), taking place from July 5 to 26, 2025. The venues include the brand-new Olympic Stadium in Rabat, El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia, Larbi Zaouli and Père Jégo Stadiums in Casablanca, the Honor Stadium in Oujda, and the Municipal Stadium in Berkane. These stadiums will host top African teams vying for the continent's most prestigious women's football trophy. Rabat's Olympic Stadium, a major addition to Morocco's sports infrastructure, will stage six key matches, including the opening game between Morocco and Zambia and the tournament's grand final. With a 21,000-seat capacity, natural grass, VIP sections, and modern media facilities, it meets international standards and has been praised by CAF. El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia, which hosted the recent U17 CAN final, will welcome three group-stage matches. With a 15,000-seat capacity, it's expected to deliver high-energy encounters. Casablanca's Larbi Zaouli Stadium, the city's second-largest after Mohammed V Stadium, can accommodate 30,000 fans and will host six matches—group games, quarter-finals, a semi-final, and the third-place match. Père Jégo Stadium, also in Casablanca, is steeped in history as the home of Racing Athletic Club (RAC), founded in 1917. With 10,000 seats, it will host three group-stage matches. In Berkane, the Municipal Stadium (15,000 seats) will host four matches, including group-stage games and a quarter-final. The Honor Stadium in Oujda, with a capacity of 19,800, including 4,800 covered seats, will host four matches as well. Match Schedule: Olympic Stadium – Rabat (21,000 seats) July 5: Morocco vs. Zambia – 9:00 PM July 9: DR Congo vs. Morocco – 8:00 PM July 12: Senegal vs. Morocco – 8:00 PM July 18: QF1 – 1st Group A vs. 3rd Group C/B – 8:00 PM July 22: Semi-final 1 – Winner QF1 vs. Winner QF4 – 8:00 PM July 26: Final – 8:00 PM El Bachir Stadium – Mohammedia (15,000 seats) July 6: Senegal vs. DR Congo – 3:00 PM July 9: Zambia vs. Senegal – 5:00 PM July 12: Zambia vs. DR Congo – 8:00 PM Larbi Zaouli Stadium – Casablanca (30,000 seats) July 6: Nigeria vs. Tunisia – 5:00 PM July 10: Botswana vs. Nigeria – 8:00 PM July 13: Nigeria vs. Algeria – 8:00 PM July 18: QF2 – 1st Group B vs. 2nd Group A – 8:00 PM July 22: Semi-final 2 – Winner QF2 vs. Winner QF3 – 5:00 PM July 25: Third-place match – 8:00 PM Père Jégo Stadium – Casablanca (10,000 seats) July 6: Algeria vs. Botswana – 8:00 PM July 10: Tunisia vs. Algeria – 5:00 PM July 13: Tunisia vs. Botswana – 8:00 PM Honor Stadium – Oujda (19,800 seats) July 7: South Africa vs. Ghana – 5:00 PM July 11: Tanzania vs. South Africa – 8:00 PM July 14: South Africa vs. Mali – 8:00 PM July 19: QF3 – 1st Group C vs. 3rd Group A/B – 8:00 PM Municipal Stadium – Berkane (15,000 seats) July 7: Mali vs. Tanzania – 8:00 PM July 11: Ghana vs. Mali – 5:00 PM July 14: Ghana vs. Tanzania – 8:00 PM July 17: QF4 – 2nd Group B vs. 2nd Group C – 8:00 PM
West Australian
24-06-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Perth flights to London and France diverted amid ongoing Middle East conflict
Two flights from Perth were forced to divert overnight amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Iran launched an attack on the US' Al Udied Airbase in Qatar after the US strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities days earlier. The attack was thwarted without casualties, Qatari authorities have said. One flight from Perth to London was diverted to Singapore, carrying 199 passengers and 14 crew while the QF33 flight from Perth to France has returned to Perth, carrying 216 passengers and 14 crew. 'Due to additional airspace closures and congestion through the Middle East, our Perth-London service has been diverted to Singapore and Perth-Paris is returning to Perth,' a Qantas spokesman said. 'We continue to monitor airspace availability closely and will alter our schedule as required. 'We have a number of flight path options that we utilise for our flights to Europe and these are reviewed regularly based on factors including weather and security. 'We thank our customers for their patience and understanding.' Those on the Perth to London flight were accommodated overnight in Singapore, while those on the Perth to Paris flight will be accommodated in Perth. The diverted flight will impact another flight's departure, due to a lack of aircraft on the round, with recovery being assessed. The Qantas spokesman said the QF2 flight from Singapore to Sydney is not affected. Meanwhile, Qatar Airways temporarily suspended all flights in the wake of the attack, due to the closure of air traffic movement in the State of Qatar. 'We are working closely with government stakeholders and the relevant authorities to support any passengers that have been impacted, and will resume operations when the airspace reopens,' the airline said in an online statement. 'The safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority.' The airline has since confirmed it was reinstating its flights as the airspace reopened. Additional staff have been deployed at Hamad Interational Airport and other airports to assist passengers affected by the delays and cancelled flights. 'As operations resume, we anticipate significant delays to our flight schedule,' the spokesman said. 'We would advise passengers to check or the Qatar Airways mobile application ahead of travel.' The temporary closure of the Qatari airspace forced several flights from Australia to divert to other countries. A Virgin Australia spokesman said two flights operated by Qatar Airways had been diverted on the way to Doha. Flight VA1 (Sydney–Doha) was diverted to Bengaluru and VA15 (Brisbane–Doha) diverted to Muscat. The flight from Sydney to Doha was forced to perform a U-turn halfway through the flight, before landing in Bengaluru in India. 'Both aircraft landed safely,' they said. 'Guest recovery is being co-ordinated by Qatar Airways, including support on the ground and assistance with onward travel arrangements.' Passengers scheduled to travel on Virgin Australia flights between Australia and Doha are advised to closely monitor their flight information. Doha is one of the major stopovers for Australians travelling to Europe, which is entering its summer season. One Australian who was planning to fly to Dublin on Tuesday told Today he saw 'lights coming from the distance' as missiles hit the skies. 'And at first it sort of it felt like sort of dull fireworks there, with a bit of rumblings going off,' he said. On Tuesday morning, Foreign Minister Penny Wong condemned Iran's strikes on the US bases of Qatar and Iraq, reiterating calls for 'de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy'. 'There have been disruptions to flights with temporary airspace closures in the region,' she said. 'Closure of airspace around transit hubs may impact flights globally, causing delays and cancellations. Australians travelling should seek updates from their airlines and follow (Smartraveller). 'Australians in need of emergency consular assistance should contact the Australian Government's 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre 1300 555 135 (within Australia) and +61 2 6261 3305 (from overseas).'
Perth Now
24-06-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Confusion as Perth flights diverted amid Middle East war
Two flights from Perth were forced to divert overnight amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Iran launched an attack on the US' Al Udied Airbase in Qatar after the US strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities days earlier. The attack was thwarted without casualties, Qatari authorities have said. One flight from Perth to London was diverted to Singapore, carrying 199 passengers and 14 crew while the QF33 flight from Perth to France has returned to Perth, carrying 216 passengers and 14 crew. 'Due to additional airspace closures and congestion through the Middle East, our Perth-London service has been diverted to Singapore and Perth-Paris is returning to Perth,' a Qantas spokesman said. 'We continue to monitor airspace availability closely and will alter our schedule as required. 'We have a number of flight path options that we utilise for our flights to Europe and these are reviewed regularly based on factors including weather and security. 'We thank our customers for their patience and understanding.' Those on the Perth to London flight were accommodated overnight in Singapore, while those on the Perth to Paris flight will be accommodated in Perth. The diverted flight will impact another flight's departure, due to a lack of aircraft on the round, with recovery being assessed. The Qantas spokesman said the QF2 flight from Singapore to Sydney is not affected. Meanwhile, Qatar Airways temporarily suspended all flights in the wake of the attack, due to the closure of air traffic movement in the State of Qatar. 'We are working closely with government stakeholders and the relevant authorities to support any passengers that have been impacted, and will resume operations when the airspace reopens,' the airline said in an online statement. 'The safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority.' The airline has since confirmed it was reinstating its flights as the airspace reopened. Additional staff have been deployed at Hamad Interational Airport and other airports to assist passengers affected by the delays and cancelled flights. 'As operations resume, we anticipate significant delays to our flight schedule,' the spokesman said. 'We would advise passengers to check or the Qatar Airways mobile application ahead of travel.' The temporary closure of the Qatari airspace forced several flights from Australia to divert to other countries. A Virgin Australia spokesman said two flights operated by Qatar Airways had been diverted on the way to Doha. Flight VA1 (Sydney–Doha) was diverted to Bengaluru and VA15 (Brisbane–Doha) diverted to Muscat. The flight from Sydney to Doha was forced to perform a U-turn halfway through the flight, before landing in Bengaluru in India. 'Both aircraft landed safely,' they said. 'Guest recovery is being co-ordinated by Qatar Airways, including support on the ground and assistance with onward travel arrangements.' Passengers scheduled to travel on Virgin Australia flights between Australia and Doha are advised to closely monitor their flight information. Doha is one of the major stopovers for Australians travelling to Europe, which is entering its summer season. One Australian who was planning to fly to Dublin on Tuesday told Today he saw 'lights coming from the distance' as missiles hit the skies. 'And at first it sort of it felt like sort of dull fireworks there, with a bit of rumblings going off,' he said. On Tuesday morning, Foreign Minister Penny Wong condemned Iran's strikes on the US bases of Qatar and Iraq, reiterating calls for 'de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy'. 'There have been disruptions to flights with temporary airspace closures in the region,' she said. 'Closure of airspace around transit hubs may impact flights globally, causing delays and cancellations. Australians travelling should seek updates from their airlines and follow (Smartraveller). 'Australians in need of emergency consular assistance should contact the Australian Government's 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre 1300 555 135 (within Australia) and +61 2 6261 3305 (from overseas).'
