Just heard that Qantas and Jetstar have cancelled EVERYTHING in and out of Melbourne from 6pm today, true??
VOLCANIC ERUPTION IN CHILE
Volcanic ash from the eruption of Mt Puyehue Cordon Caulle in Chile, will cause significant flight disruptions on Sunday 12 June 2011.
The Australian Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) has advised airspace in Tasmania, Melbourne and New Zealand has been impacted.
The following Qantas and Qantas Link services will be affected on Sunday 12 June:
Cancelled Flights
- Services in and out of Tasmania
- Services between Australia New Zealand.
- Services in and out of Melbourne from 6pm local.
Delayed Flights
- QF26 Los Angeles to Auckland, scheduled to depart at 1140pm local Saturday 11 June 2011 - now rescheduled to depart at 8.00am local on Sunday 12 June 2011.
Please check the flight status page for the most up-to-date flight information.
http"//www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/flight-status/global/en