On 27 May 2026, over 80 flights were cancelled across several key airports in Australia and New Zealand. The disruptions affected Sydney, Brisbane, Wellington, and Melbourne airports, causing significant changes to usual flight operations at these hubs.
Several major airlines were impacted by the cancellations, including Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, Qantas, and Jetstar. These changes resulted in itinerary adjustments and delays for many travelers at the affected airports.
