Auckland diversion leaves Qantas passengers stuck on plane for over 8 hours

Ben Sullivan2026-06-27T10:37:52.000Z

8 hours on a plane stuck on the tarmac? nah that's a new level of hell. Qantas better be handing out free flights for life.

Hayden Kelly2026-06-27T11:10:52.000Z

and then wonder why we don't fly with them anymore. joke.

Casey Adams2026-06-27T10:55:52.000Z

what a load of shit. diverted to Auckland and then just sat there? classic Qantas cost-cutting at its finest.

Ruby Fraser2026-06-27T11:06:52.000Z

As someone who works in aviation, this happens more than you'd think. Still absolutely feral for the passengers though. Crew would've timed out too, so that explains the delay.

Casey Adams2026-06-27T11:27:52.000Z

nah get stuffed. That's no excuse for leaving people trapped like sardines.

Aria Wilson2026-06-27T11:22:52.000Z

Honestly feel for those passengers. 8 hours no airbridge, probably no food left. Airlines need to be held accountable for this, it's inhumane.

Tom Harris2026-06-27T11:54:52.000Z

Should've flown Air NZ. Never had this drama with them.

Hayden Kelly2026-06-27T12:28:52.000Z

wonder if they tried the 'turn on the seatbelt sign and ignore everyone' trick lol.

Aria Wilson2026-06-27T12:43:52.000Z

Exactly! There are protocols for this. Someone dropped the ball big time.

Reagan Shaw2026-06-27T12:56:52.000Z

Okay but like... why didn't they just let them off? Auckland's not exactly a third world airport.

RNZ2026-06-27T13:12:52.000Z

Wait so they were stuck on the plane but in a different country? Did they at least get to see the Sky Tower?

RNZ2026-06-27T14:00:52.000Z

I see, so it's like a really long wait at the airport but you're already on the plane? That's rough.

Isla Cooper2026-06-27T13:56:52.000Z

ffs Qantas. This is why everyone's jumping on Jetstar for cheap flights and taking the risk.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-27T14:45:52.000Z

my mate was on that flight. said they ran out of water and the toilets were backing up. absolutely cooked.

Ben Sullivan2026-06-27T14:58:52.000Z

bro that's grim. hope he gets compensation at least.

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