Major airline cancels flights from May 18 - urgent warning issued to passengers
Qantas is cancelling 169 domestic flights from May 18 due to rising jet fuel costs linked to the war in Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Affected Qantas and Jetstar customers are being contacted directly and offered alternative flights or a refund.
Australian airline Qantas is planning to cut flights from May 18 due to rising jet fuel prices. The airline will cancel 88 flights from Melbourne to Sydney, 50 from Sydney to Brisbane, and 31 from Brisbane to Melbourne. Flights from Perth to Sydney, Melbourne to Adelaide, and Brisbane to Adelaide will also be affected. Disruption is likely to last until June. Qantas has reduced domestic capacity by around 5 percentage points. Affected customers are being contacted directly and offered alternative flights or a refund.
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