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West Australian
23-05-2025
- West Australian
Jetstar flight delays: Customers left stranded as Australian airline impacted by global GPS glitch
Travellers have been left furious after an Aussie budget airline fell victim to a global GPS glitch, causing extensive delays. It is understood that some Jetstar Airbus planes received a fault message with the GPS, requiring the system to be reset before flights departed. The glitch caused delays for flights to Bali, Fiji, and Hobart from airports on Australia's east coast on Thursday, the Daily Mail reported. Jetstar customers took to social media to express their frustration after experiencing significant delays. 'It's been so many years since I've flown with Jetstar Airways but after today, it will 100% be the last. 6-7 hour delayed flight trying to get home from Fiji,' one user wrote on X. 'They sent out a notification way too late, so now there are several families with young kids just stuck at the airport. SMH.' Robyn Hale, who was travelling overseas, had already waited for her flight for six hours before she was told it wouldn't depart until Friday. 'After waiting at the airport with delayed flight for the past 6 hours-and being spun a whole lot of rubbish, we have now been told our flight has been cancelled until tomorrow!,' she wrote on Facebook. 'Back through customs and luggage carousel then who knows what! Second time this has happened to us and rest assured it will be the last.' The airline has responded to some upset customers who tagged them in their posts. A spokesperson from Jetstar confirmed that no other Qantas Group aircraft types were impacted and that there was no safety concern for passengers. 'Engineers have inspected the aircraft and have determined the multiple aircraft GPS systems continue to operate and transmit signals,' they told The Nightly. 'There has been minimal impact to our operation and we thank our customers for their patience if they have experienced any delays while engineers conduct system resets.' The Jetstar planes impacted include the new Airbus A320 Neos and A321 Neos. Airbus and Boeing have confirmed the fault message has also been experienced by other airlines globally, and it is likely being caused by an external issue with GPS or satellite signals.
Perth Now
23-05-2025
- Perth Now
Jetstar flights disrupted by GPS glitch, causing long delays
Travellers have been left furious after an Aussie budget airline fell victim to a global GPS glitch, causing extensive delays. It is understood that some Jetstar Airbus planes received a fault message with the GPS, requiring the system to be reset before flights departed. The glitch caused delays for flights to Bali, Fiji, and Hobart from airports on Australia's east coast on Thursday, the Daily Mail reported. Jetstar customers took to social media to express their frustration after experiencing significant delays. 'It's been so many years since I've flown with Jetstar Airways but after today, it will 100% be the last. 6-7 hour delayed flight trying to get home from Fiji,' one user wrote on X. 'They sent out a notification way too late, so now there are several families with young kids just stuck at the airport. SMH.' Robyn Hale, who was travelling overseas, had already waited for her flight for six hours before she was told it wouldn't depart until Friday. 'After waiting at the airport with delayed flight for the past 6 hours-and being spun a whole lot of rubbish, we have now been told our flight has been cancelled until tomorrow!,' she wrote on Facebook. 'Back through customs and luggage carousel then who knows what! Second time this has happened to us and rest assured it will be the last.' Long queues develop as travellers experience significant delays on Thursday. Credit: Facebook The airline has responded to some upset customers who tagged them in their posts. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. A spokesperson from Jetstar confirmed that no other Qantas Group aircraft types were impacted and that there was no safety concern for passengers. 'Engineers have inspected the aircraft and have determined the multiple aircraft GPS systems continue to operate and transmit signals,' they told The Nightly. 'There has been minimal impact to our operation and we thank our customers for their patience if they have experienced any delays while engineers conduct system resets.' The Jetstar planes impacted include the new Airbus A320 Neos and A321 Neos. Airbus and Boeing have confirmed the fault message has also been experienced by other airlines globally, and it is likely being caused by an external issue with GPS or satellite signals.
CNN
08-03-2025
- CNN
A boy with a loaded shotgun boarded a plane in Australia but was tackled by a former boxer
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A 17-year-old boy with a loaded shotgun boarded a plane at an Australian airport before being restrained by a pilot and two passengers, police said Friday. The boy was disarmed and detained before police arrived on the scene Thursday at Avalon Airport in Victoria state. Barry Clark, a passenger who tackled the suspect, said the boy had posed as a maintenance worker and became agitated when questioned by a flight attendant at the plane's entrance. 'I looked up and then within a second I saw the barrel of a shotgun and I thought to myself that ain't a tool that should be on a plane,' Clark told Network 10 television. 'When I saw the complete gun I said: we're in trouble here,' Clark said. 'Then I saw it (move) towards her chest and so I thought, well, I've got to do something — this is all happening in a matter of seconds,' Clark added. Clark, a former professional boxer and sheep shearer, said he snuck up behind the boy then pushed the gun and the flight attendant away in different directions so that she would not be hit if the gun discharged. 'I then proceeded to do what I had to do and just put him in a bit of a lock, got his hand and twisted it and put it up in his back, threw him to the floor and then put my knee in his back and held him in a position where he couldn't get out,' Clark said. Victoria Police Superintendent Michael Reid told reporters the boy from Ballarat in regional Victoria had climbed through a hole in the airport's security fence before making his way to the plane's stairs. Reid credited Clark, the pilot and another passenger with restraining the boy. 'This would have been a very terrifying incident for the passengers of that plane and Victoria Police really commend the bravery of those passengers who were able to overpower that male,' Reid said. Sydney-bound Jetstar Airways Flight 610 was carrying about 150 people and no one was hurt, police said. The flight was cancelled. An investigation was being carried out by crime squad detectives with no involvement from the police force's counterterrorism unit. The boy has been charged with multiple offenses including unlawfully taking control of an aircraft, orchestrating a bomb hoax and possessing a firearm, a police statement said. He was remanded in custody to appear in a children's court on a date to be determined. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australian airports had robust security. 'This incident is concerning for members of the public. I commend the work of police and aviation officials in responding to it quickly,' Albanese told reporters. Avalon Airport's chief executive Ari Suss said his organization was working with Victoria Police in response to the emergency. 'As part of our ongoing commitment to security, we have implemented further measures across the airport, including within the terminal and surrounding areas,' Suss said in a statement. 'We continue to work closely with authorities to maintain a safe and secure environment for all travelers,' he added. Jetstar, a budget subsidiary of Sydney-based Qantas Airways, said it was working with police and the airport to understand what happened.
CNN
07-03-2025
- CNN
A boy with a loaded shotgun boarded a plane in Australia but was tackled by a former boxer
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A 17-year-old boy with a loaded shotgun boarded a plane at an Australian airport before being restrained by a pilot and two passengers, police said Friday. The boy was disarmed and detained before police arrived on the scene Thursday at Avalon Airport in Victoria state. Barry Clark, a passenger who tackled the suspect, said the boy had posed as a maintenance worker and became agitated when questioned by a flight attendant at the plane's entrance. 'I looked up and then within a second I saw the barrel of a shotgun and I thought to myself that ain't a tool that should be on a plane,' Clark told Network 10 television. 'When I saw the complete gun I said: we're in trouble here,' Clark said. 'Then I saw it (move) towards her chest and so I thought, well, I've got to do something — this is all happening in a matter of seconds,' Clark added. Clark, a former professional boxer and sheep shearer, said he snuck up behind the boy then pushed the gun and the flight attendant away in different directions so that she would not be hit if the gun discharged. 'I then proceeded to do what I had to do and just put him in a bit of a lock, got his hand and twisted it and put it up in his back, threw him to the floor and then put my knee in his back and held him in a position where he couldn't get out,' Clark said. Victoria Police Superintendent Michael Reid told reporters the boy from Ballarat in regional Victoria had climbed through a hole in the airport's security fence before making his way to the plane's stairs. Reid credited Clark, the pilot and another passenger with restraining the boy. 'This would have been a very terrifying incident for the passengers of that plane and Victoria Police really commend the bravery of those passengers who were able to overpower that male,' Reid said. Sydney-bound Jetstar Airways Flight 610 was carrying about 150 people and no one was hurt, police said. The flight was cancelled. An investigation was being carried out by crime squad detectives with no involvement from the police force's counterterrorism unit. The boy has been charged with multiple offenses including unlawfully taking control of an aircraft, orchestrating a bomb hoax and possessing a firearm, a police statement said. He was remanded in custody to appear in a children's court on a date to be determined. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australian airports had robust security. 'This incident is concerning for members of the public. I commend the work of police and aviation officials in responding to it quickly,' Albanese told reporters. Avalon Airport's chief executive Ari Suss said his organization was working with Victoria Police in response to the emergency. 'As part of our ongoing commitment to security, we have implemented further measures across the airport, including within the terminal and surrounding areas,' Suss said in a statement. 'We continue to work closely with authorities to maintain a safe and secure environment for all travelers,' he added. Jetstar, a budget subsidiary of Sydney-based Qantas Airways, said it was working with police and the airport to understand what happened.
Euronews
07-03-2025
- Euronews
Plane passengers in Australia disarm teenager armed with shotgun
The suspect has been charged with numerous offences including taking illegal control of an aircraft. ADVERTISEMENT Passengers and crew have been praised for their bravery after they restrained and disarmed a 17-year-old attempting to board a plane in Australia with a loaded shotgun on Thursday. The incident took place at Avalon Airport, near Melbourne, in the state of Victoria. Victoria Police Superintendent Michael Reid said the boy entered the airport through a hole in the security fence, before approaching a Jetstar Airways plane that was preparing for take-off. 'This would have been a very terrifying incident for the passengers of that plane and Victoria Police really commend the bravery of those passengers who were able to overpower that male,' Reid said. Reid singled out two passengers and a pilot for their roles in disarming the teenager before police arrived. Barry Clark, a former professional boxer, was one of the passengers involved in restraining the suspect. Clark said he noticed the boy had grown agitated at the plane's entrance, where he was being questioned by a flight attendant. In an interview with Network 10 television, Clark said he then spotted the gun. After approaching the boy from behind, Clark said he 'put him in a bit of a lock', 'threw him to the floor' and then held him in position by putting his knee on the boy's back. The teenage suspect has been charged with numerous offences, including unlawfully taking control of a plane and possessing a weapon. Responding to the incident, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insisted that the country's airports have robust security. 'This incident is concerning for members of the public. I commend the work of police and aviation officials in responding to it quickly,' he said. Ari Suss, Avalon Airport's chief executive, said his organisation had implemented further security measures as a result of Thursday's event. Meanwhile, Jetstar, a budget subsidiary of Qantas Airways, said it was working with the police and the airport to understand what had happened. The flight, which was supposed to carry about 150 people to Sydney, was cancelled.
