Qantas flight bound for South America turns back to Melbourne almost five hours into journey
3 sources·Updated August 2, 2026
Qantas flight diversion
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- The West Australia·3h agoQantas flight to Santiago turns back after mechanical issue, nearly 200 passengers stranded overnight
Nearly 200 passengers were unexpectedly left stranded after a Qantas flight to South America was forced to turn back 4.5 hours into the journey.
Read at The West Australia → - Daily Mail News·3h agoQantas flight forced to turn around over the Pacific after mechanical issue aborts trip
A Qantas flight bound for South America was forced to turn back halfway through its journey.
Read at Daily Mail News →
