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A Jetstar flight has been diverted midair in Queensland due to an “unusual smell” detected on board. Flight JQ966 from the Gold Coast to Cairns was diverted to Rockhampton on Thursday morning as a precaution. The flight was diverted “as a precaution after an unusual smell was detected”, a Jetstar spokesperson said. “The aircraft landed normally. “Engineers inspected the aircraft and we’re working to get customers on their way as soon as possible.
A Jetstar spokesperson confirmed the toilets stopped flushing, causing the delay. The issue could not be fixed enroute, so the plane was directed back to Adelaide. Passengers were then moved to a replacement plane and departed again about 11am. Qantas plane also grounded by smell issues A Qantas flight was also turned back over an “unusual smell” two weeks ago. Flight QF163 from Sydney to Wellington was turned back after reports of an “unusual smell in the cabin”.
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