Perth Airport: Mass flight cancellations and delays at major airport over fuel supply problem – with travellers stuck for hours
There were mass flight cancellations and delays at a major Australian airport on Saturday, with travelers stuck for hours due to a fuel supply problem.
Nine international and five domestic flights at Perth Airport have been canceled and more are expected to follow. Airlines have been told that incoming flights will not be able to refuel when they get there.
A Perth Airport spokesperson said the planes are unable to refuel due to a problem with the charging pressure in the fuel lines.
“Perth Airport is experiencing a significant issue with its fuel delivery 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 depart – it seems ridiculous that they don’t have a back-up plan for the fuel issues’.
There were mass flight cancellations and delays at a major Australian airport on Saturday, with travelers stuck for hours due to a fuel supply problem. A Qantas aircraft is pictured
Disgruntled passenger Natalie Forrest (pictured) said she has been ‘stuck at Perth Airport since midnight waiting to fly out – it seems ridiculous that they don’t have a back-up plan for the fuel problems
Another passenger said it was ‘Mickey Mouse stuff from @PerthAirport, the next day they’re praising themselves for the Qantas deal.’
The airport spokesperson said: ‘The problem is causing a lack of pressure in the fuel lines and local experts have been working to resolve the problem.
“Aircraft arriving at Perth Airport are currently unable to be refueled.”
They added that ‘further cancellations are expected and inbound flights that have not yet left their departure points will also be affected.
‘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 urged to contact their airline for information regarding their flights.’
The airport spokesperson said: ‘Perth Airport apologizes for any inconvenience caused to passengers and our airline partners.’
Natalie Forrest’s tweet (pictured) said she had been waiting at Perth Airport since midnight
Some of those affected took to using foul language to express their disgust at what had happened.
“It’s 2024 and Perth Airport has caused every international flight to be delayed for hours or canceled due to a fuel hose leak,” one person wrote.
“Who the hell is running this joint, fire them.”
More to come…