Hundreds of passengers grounded in Australia and New Zealand as 347 flight delays and 23 cancellations have been recorded today across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Auckland, Perth, Christchurch and Wellington, affecting operations of Virgin Australia (delays: 30+, cancellations: 14), Qantas (delays: 70+, cancellations: 6), Jetstar (delays: 60+, cancellations: 4), QantasLink (delays: 20+, cancellations: 4), and Air New Zealand (delays: 50+). Additional disruptions have also impacted Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, China Eastern, and Emirates, despite these carriers not being among the most affected overall.
The most disrupted airports so far include Sydney Airport (98 delays, 11 cancellations), Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (64 delays, 7 cancellations), Auckland Airport (66 delays), Brisbane Airport (55 delays, 3 cancellations), and Perth Airport (37 delays).
- Updated today: A total of 370 flight disruptions have been logged across Australia and New Zealand, driven primarily by delays rather than cancellations.
- Sydney Airport remains the single most affected hub with 109 total disruptions.
- Melbourne Tullamarine and Auckland together account for 130 delays, highlighting sustained pressure on trans-Tasman and domestic networks.
- Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar collectively represent the highest volume of impacted flights.
- New Zealand airports have reported delays only, with no cancellations recorded so far.
Most Affected Airports
Sydney Airport
Sydney has recorded 98 delays and 11 cancellations, making it the most disrupted airport today. Virgin Australia and Qantas operations account for a significant share of both cancellations and delayed departures.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
With 64 delays and 7 cancellations, Melbourne Tullamarine continues to see sustained disruption, particularly affecting Jetstar and Virgin Australia domestic services.
Auckland Airport
Auckland has logged 66 delays, driven largely by Air New Zealand operations. While cancellations remain at zero, the volume of delays has impacted both regional and long-haul schedules.
Brisbane Airport
Brisbane has reported 55 delays and 3 cancellations, with Jetstar and Virgin Australia responsible for a large proportion of delayed services.
Perth Airport
Perth has experienced 37 delays without cancellations. International carriers such as Scoot, Singapore Airlines, and Thai Airways account for several high-percentage delay rates.
Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia has faced the highest number of cancellations overall, particularly at Sydney and Adelaide, alongside widespread delays across the domestic network.
Qantas
Qantas continues to report a high volume of delays across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Auckland, though cancellations remain comparatively limited.
Jetstar
Jetstar has been heavily impacted by delays at Melbourne and Brisbane, with additional disruptions noted at Adelaide and Auckland.
QantasLink
Regional connectivity has been affected by QantasLink delays and cancellations, particularly at Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Brisbane.
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand dominates delay statistics across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Perth, though no cancellations have been reported to date.
What Can Impacted Passengers Do?
- Monitor airline apps and airport departure boards frequently for real-time updates
- Allow extra time at airports due to rolling delays
- Reconfirm onward connections and ground transport arrangements
- Check eligibility for rebooking options under airline disruption policies
- Keep essential items and documents accessible in case of schedule changes
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Overview of Flight Disruptions
Flight disruptions today remain concentrated among Virgin Australia, Qantas, Jetstar, QantasLink, Air New Zealand, and Singapore Airlines, with knock-on effects visible across Sydney Airport, Melbourne Tullamarine, Brisbane Airport, Auckland Airport, Adelaide Airport, Wellington Airport, Christchurch Airport and Perth Airport. Sydney and Melbourne continue to anchor the highest combined volumes of cancellations and delays, while Auckland leads New Zealand disruption figures through delays alone. As conditions evolve, these airports and airlines are expected to remain central to network-wide operational impacts through the rest of the day.
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