There were massive flight cancellations and delays at a major Australian airport on Saturday, with travelers stranded for hours by a fuel supply problem.
Nine international flights and five domestic flights have been canceled at Perth Airport and more are expected to be cancelled, and airlines have been told that incoming flights will not be able to refuel when they arrive there.
A Perth Airport spokesperson said the planes are unable to refuel due to a problem with charge pressure in the fuel lines.
“Perth Airport is experiencing a significant issue with its fuel supply system, which is having a significant impact on flight operations,” the spokesperson said.
Disgruntled passenger Natalie Forrest said she had “been stuck at Perth Airport since midnight waiting to fly – it seems ridiculous that they don’t have a back-up plan for fuel problems”.
There were massive flight cancellations and delays at a major Australian airport on Saturday, with travelers stranded for hours by a fuel supply issue. Pictured is a Qantas aircraft.
Disgruntled passenger Natalie Forrest (pictured) said she had “been stuck at Perth Airport since midnight waiting to fly – it seems ridiculous they don’t have a back-up plan for fuel issues.”
Another passenger said it was “Mickey Mouse stuff from @PerthAirport the day after they raved about the Qantas deal.”
The airport spokesperson said: “The issue is causing a lack of pressure in the fuel lines and local experts have been working to resolve the issue.”
“Airplanes arriving at Perth Airport are currently unable to refuel.”
They added that “more cancellations are expected and incoming flights that have not yet departed their departure points will also be affected.”
‘Airlines have been advised not to send planes to Perth Airport until further notice unless they have enough fuel to make the return flight.
“Passengers are urged to contact their airlines for information about their flights.”
The airport spokesperson said: “Perth Airport apologizes for the inconvenience to passengers and our airline partners.”
Natalie Forrest’s tweet (pictured) said she had been waiting at Perth Airport since midnight.
Some affected people resorted to using foul language to express their displeasure at what happened.
“It’s 2024 and Perth Airport has caused all international flights to be delayed by hours or canceled because they have a leaking fuel hose,” one wrote.
‘Who the hell runs this joint?
More to come…