On June 23, 2026, more than 700 flights experienced delays along with 22 cancellations across several major airports in Australia and New Zealand. The disruptions affected operations at Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, and Wellington airports.
Airlines including Jetstar, British Airways, Qantas, and Air New Zealand were among those impacted by the operational challenges. These interruptions caused noticeable difficulties for many travelers departing from or arriving at these key airports.
