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Severe Weather Grounds 29 Flights, Delays 183 in Australia

4/12/2026

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On April 12, 2026, severe weather caused 29 flight cancellations and 183 delays across Sydney and Melbourne airports.
Air traffic control imposed strict flow restrictions in response to the conditions, creating operational challenges.
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar faced crew rostering issues that worsened delays and affected schedules.
Passengers faced long queues and missed connections, especially transpacific to Los Angeles, while airlines offered rebooking or refunds.

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Story summary

On April 12, 2026, severe weather caused 29 flight cancellations and 183 delays across Sydney and Melbourne airports.
Air traffic control imposed strict flow restrictions in response to the conditions, creating operational challenges.
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar faced crew rostering issues that worsened delays and affected schedules.
Passengers faced long queues and missed connections, especially transpacific to Los Angeles, while airlines offered rebooking or refunds.