17 Jul 2023 | 02:02 AM UTC
Australia: Residual disruptions to domestic flights possible at Melbourne Airport July 17 due to security incident
Residual domestic flight disruptions are possible at Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia, July 17 due to security incident. Confirm flights.
Event
Residual flight disruptions are possible over the coming hours at Melbourne Airport (MEL) due to a security incident July 17 at the Qantas (QF) domestic terminal. Authorities reportedly grounded flights at the terminal after a passenger passed security without undergoing screening at approximately 06:30. Officials halted security screening for about 40 minutes, resulting in several flight delays and cancellations.
While normal airport operations have resumed, lingering flight delays are possible as the airline works to clear passenger backlogs.
Advice
Confirm flights at MEL through the evening of July 17. Do not check out of accommodation before confirming onward travel.