Tug smoke forces Qantas evacuation at Sydney

Flight QF1515 evacuated Monday night when smoke entered cabin from aircraft tug; plane cleared and departed safely.

Why it mattersThe rapid evacuation shows safety protocols working as intended, though back-to-back incidents raise questions about Qantas' maintenance and operational standards.

AustraliaFresh safety concern compounds recent travel disruptions for Australian passengers and adds pressure on Qantas' reliability reputation.

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