There have been mass flight cancellations and delays at a major Australian airport on Saturday, with travellers stuck for hours over a fuel supply problem.
Nine international and five domestic flights at Perth Airport have been cancelled and more are expected to be be, with airlines told that incoming flights will not be able to refuel when they get there.
A Perth Airport spokesperson said the planes can’t refuel because of an issue with load pressure in the fuel lines.
‘Perth Airport is experiencing a significant issue with its fuel supply system which is having a major impact on flight operations,’ the spokesperson said.
Disgruntled passenger Natalie Forrest said she had ‘been stuck at Perth Airport since midnight waiting to fly out – seems ridiculous they don’t have a back up plan for the fuel issues.
There have been mass flight cancellations and delays at a major Australian airport on Saturday, with travellers stuck for hours over a fuel supply problem. A Qantas plane is pictured
Disgruntled passenger Natalie Forrest (pictured) said she had ‘been stuck at Perth Airport since midnight waiting to fly out – seems ridiculous they don’t have a back up plan for the fuel issues
The spokesperson said ‘The issue is causing a lack of pressure in fuel lines and local experts have been working to resolve the issue.
‘Aircraft arriving at Perth Airport are currently unable to be refuelled.’
They added that ‘Further cancellations are expected and in-bound flights which have not already left their departure points will also be impacted.
‘Airlines have been advised not to send aircraft to Perth Airport until further notice unless they have sufficient fuel to make a return flight.
‘Passengers are being urged to contact their airlines for information about their flights.’
The airport spokesperson said ‘Perth Airport apologises for the inconvenience to passengers and our airline partners.’
More to come…
Natalie Forrest’s tweet (pictured) said she had been waiting at Perth Airport since midnight
