Multiple flights cancelled at Melbourne Airport after grand final
Multiple flights were cancelled at Melbourne Airport on Sunday, affecting passengers heading home after the grand final.
Grand final fans heading home were affected. Virgin, Qantas, and Jetstar cancelled flights to Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, and other eastern cities.
Extreme weather on Saturday cut arrivals into Melbourne. Air traffic control had to limit flights in.
The delays carried over to Sunday. Staff shortages on Sunday made airlines cancel more flights.
Airlines had added extra flights for the grand final weekend, expecting strong demand. Many passengers had to find other ways home.
- Sunday
- Day affected
- Virgin, Qantas, Jetstar
- Airlines involved
Why it mattersGrand final fans faced unexpected travel disruptions when extreme weather and staff shortages forced airlines to cancel flights.
AustraliaHundreds of Australian travellers were stranded trying to get home after Sunday's cancellations. The disruptions cost airlines money and passengers time and expense.
Corroborated byperthnow.com.au
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