Major airlines cancel 34 flights with 272 more delayed as hundreds left stranded

Majorairlineshave cancelled 34flightswith 272 more delayed, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.

There were significant delays recorded across the aviation networks ofAustraliaand New Zealand on Sunday, April 26.

Hundreds of passengers were left stranded at major travel hubs, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Wellington, Auckland, and Christchurch.

Airlines including Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia were responsible for most of the cancellations, however the impact was felt across the wider travel network.

In New Zealand, many flights did not go ahead, whereas Australian passengers faced long waits.

The most delays were experienced at Melbourne's Tullamarine airport, with 84 flights failing to depart or arrive or time.

Seven flights from the Victoria airport were also cancelled throughout the day.

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All flights cancelled were either Virgin Australia or Jetstar.

Source: Daily Express :: World Feed