Jetstar Launceston Incident
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Jetstar Launceston Incident
From the Examiner
http://http://www.examiner.com.au/story/4405503/jetstar-issues-cause-frustration-video-poll/?cs=4093
Jetstar passengers were forced to wait onboard an aircraft in the middle of the Launceston Airport taxiway after mechanical issues on Sunday afternoon.
The return flight to Melbourne was then cancelled.
A Jetstar spokesperson said the JQ741 Melbourne to Launceston faced an engineering issue on arrival.
“While taxiing to the terminal from the runway our pilots noticed an issue with the aircraft’s steering,” the spokesperson said.
“The pilots brought the aircraft to a stop on the taxiway and the passengers and crew waited on board until they could safely disembark the aircraft and board a bus to the terminal.” 2.5 hours.
http://http://www.examiner.com.au/story/4405503/jetstar-issues-cause-frustration-video-poll/?cs=4093
Jetstar passengers were forced to wait onboard an aircraft in the middle of the Launceston Airport taxiway after mechanical issues on Sunday afternoon.
The return flight to Melbourne was then cancelled.
A Jetstar spokesperson said the JQ741 Melbourne to Launceston faced an engineering issue on arrival.
“While taxiing to the terminal from the runway our pilots noticed an issue with the aircraft’s steering,” the spokesperson said.
“The pilots brought the aircraft to a stop on the taxiway and the passengers and crew waited on board until they could safely disembark the aircraft and board a bus to the terminal.” 2.5 hours.
Also, note how much the media love to say people were 'forced' to do this or that. No they weren't, they were asked to remain on the aircraft. No one tied them down with gaffa tape and screamed at them that they were not to move. Jeez. Not news.
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Can't hotlink the video...
TV News coverage here.
Latest News
Look for Monday 16th, and then scroll to around 7:36.
Aircraft clearly on taxiway, appears a bus had to be sourced to transfer the passengers, still don't know why it took 2 hours for that.
TV News coverage here.
Latest News
Look for Monday 16th, and then scroll to around 7:36.
Aircraft clearly on taxiway, appears a bus had to be sourced to transfer the passengers, still don't know why it took 2 hours for that.
News report says taxiway, if correct what's the drama?
