Multiple Jetstar flights have been cancelled after crew members were forced into isolation due to COVID19 requirements. 9News DETAILS:
Passengers took to social media to lash out at the airlines, claiming they had been left in the dark.A number of Jetstar flights have been cancelled with frontline workers forced into isolation in Sydney and Melbourne.
"Daughter in Sydney did all the right things. Double vacc, boostered, PCR test, Qld border pass. Jetstar just cancelled her flight to Bris. No explanation." In a statement, Jetstar said a "large number" of their frontline workers were having to test and isolate as COVID-19 close contacts in Sydney and Melbourne, forcing some "late adjustments".
"We appreciate the frustration this causes, especially as customers are travelling for Christmas, and sincerely apologise for the impact these changes are having on travel plans," the statement read."We are working to minimise any delays and re-accommodating passengers on flights as close as possible to their original departure times across both Jetstar and Qantas services."9News.com.au has contacted Virgin Australia for comment.
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