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Qantas Flight Returns, Delaying NRL Trip to Vegas

2/24/2026

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Story summary
  • Qantas flight 337 carrying Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V’landys and chief executive Andrew Abdo returned to Sydney due to an air conditioning issue, delaying NRL trip to Las Vegas.
  • Flight took off at 3:20 PM and landed shortly after 5:20 PM.
  • The aircraft carried management, staff, Newcastle CEO Peter Parr, media figures, and Newcastle Knights fans.
  • After repairs, it should depart again around 6:30 PM.