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Business Standard
24-06-2025
- Business Standard
Qantas jet takes 15-hour flight to nowhere due to West Asian crisis
Passengers aboard a Paris-bound Qantas Airways Ltd. flight spent more than 15 hours in the air only to find themselves back where they started from in Australia after an Iranian missile attack shut down swathes of Middle East airspace. The Boeing Co. 787 jet departed Perth for the usual 17-hour haul to Paris at 7.35 p.m. local time Monday. It made it as far as the south-west fringes of Indian airspace when the airline was told about the missile attack, forcing it to turn around. The plane landed safely back in the Western Australian capital around 11 a.m. Tuesday. Another Qantas flight from Perth bound for London Heathrow was also affected and diverted to Singapore, Qantas said in a statement. Passengers on both flights will be accommodated overnight. The diversions will also affect the return flights from London and Paris, and Qantas said it is working through options for affected passengers. The airline said it would continue to monitor airspace availability and utilize a number of flight paths for flights to Europe factoring in weather and the security situation. Qantas's non-stop European flights from Perth routinely fly over the Middle East region, and at times have been forced to take longer detours to skirt airspace restrictions or stop in Singapore to refuel.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
A flight to nowhere! Qantas Airways flight, airborne for 15 hours, returns to origin airport
Imagine a 15 hour flight that leads you - nowhere! That's the plight of passengers on a recent Qantas Airways flight, which flew for 15 hours, only to return to its place of origin. Travellers on a Qantas Airways Ltd. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now flight to Paris experienced an unusual situation when their aircraft returned to Australia after spending over 15 hours airborne. The diversion occurred due to Iranian missile strikes that resulted in extensive airspace closures across the Middle East region. According to a Bloomberg report, the Boeing Co. 787 aircraft commenced its scheduled 17-hour journey from Perth at 7.35 p.m. local time on Monday. However, on reaching the south-western borders of Indian airspace, the airline received notification about the missile attack. This development necessitated the aircraft's return to Perth, where it touched down safely at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday. The Perth-London Heathrow service operated by Qantas was similarly impacted, necessitating a diversion to Singapore, according to the airline's official statement. Qantas Airways arranged overnight accommodation for travellers on both services. These route changes have implications for subsequent flights returning from London and Paris, with Qantas actively exploring solutions for impacted customers. The carrier confirmed its commitment to continuously assess available airspace and implement various flight routes for European services, taking into consideration both weather conditions and security circumstances. Qantas's direct services to Europe departing from Perth regularly traverse the Middle East airspace, and occasionally have needed to take extended diversions to avoid restricted zones or make refuelling stops in Singapore. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The US military intervention in Israel's conflict with Iran has led to widespread travel chaos globally this week, with flights still being cancelled on Tuesday, despite President Donald Trump's announcement of an active ceasefire. After Trump authorised unprecedented strikes on three Iranian military and nuclear facilities during the weekend, Iran retaliated on Monday with a restricted missile offensive targeting American forces stationed at Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base. Qatar swiftly denounced the assault, having shut its airspace merely hours before the incident. According to an AP report, regional airports and aviation routes have remained tense since June 13, when Israel initiated the lethal conflict through unexpected attacks on Iran, which subsequently countered with missile and drone operations. In the aftermath of the US military action, an increasing number of airlines suspended their services, particularly in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, situated directly across the Persian Gulf from Iran. Following the ceasefire declaration between Israel and Iran, certain disruptions showed signs of improvement. However, the stability of the agreement came into question on Tuesday when Trump pointed out violations by both nations. Several airlines opted to suspend specific routes until mid-week due to safety considerations. The aviation sector in the Middle East experienced significant impact, with numerous carriers facing substantial cancellations and delays throughout the week.
NDTV
24-06-2025
- NDTV
Qantas Jet Takes 15-Hour Flight To Nowhere Due To Mideast Crisis
Passengers aboard a Paris-bound Qantas Airways Ltd. flight spent more than 15 hours in the air only to find themselves back where they started from in Australia after an Iranian missile attack shut down swathes of Middle East airspace. The Boeing Co. 787 jet departed Perth for the usual 17-hour haul to Paris at 7.35 pm local time Monday. It made it as far as the south-west fringes of Indian airspace when the airline was told about the missile attack, forcing it to turn around. The plane landed safely back in the Western Australian capital around 11 am Tuesday. Another Qantas flight from Perth bound for London Heathrow was also affected and diverted to Singapore, Qantas said in a statement. Passengers on both flights will be accommodated overnight. The diversions will also affect the return flights from London and Paris, and Qantas said it is working through options for affected passengers. The airline said it would continue to monitor airspace availability and utilize a number of flight paths for flights to Europe factoring in weather and the security situation. Qantas's non-stop European flights from Perth routinely fly over the Middle East region, and at times have been forced to take longer detours to skirt airspace restrictions or stop in Singapore to refuel.
Bloomberg
23-03-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Salvaging Qantas Just the Start as New CEO Pledges More to Come
Vanessa Hudson could hardly have taken the helm of Qantas Airways Ltd. at a worse time. The brand was in tatters after a post-Covid spike in cancellations, delays and lost bags. Passenger frustration was at boiling point and the Sydney home of Hudson's predecessor, Alan Joyce, had been pelted with eggs. As the crisis dragged into late 2023, lawmakers in Australia voiced the unthinkable — a possible breakup of the century-old carrier as punishment for market abuse.
Bloomberg
18-02-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Virgin Overtakes Qantas as Australia's Largest Domestic Airline
Virgin Australia overtook Qantas Airways Ltd. to become Australia's largest and most reliable airline at the end of last year, sending a warning to the marquee carrier and supporting a potential return to the stock market. Bain Capital-owned Virgin Australia garnered a domestic market share of 35% as of December, surpassing Qantas' 34.6%, the competition watchdog said in a report Tuesday. It's the first time Qantas has been pushed from the top spot since early 2022. Jetstar, the low-cost airline brand owned by Qantas, had 29% of the market.
