Nine international flights and five domestic flights have been cancelled so far this morning.
A major refuelling issue has grounded more than a dozen domestic and international flights from Perth Airport, with airlines being advised not to fly into the city.
Nine international flights and five domestic flights have been cancelled so far this morning, a Perth Airport spokesperson confirmed. "Perth Airport is experiencing a significant issue with its fuel supply system which is having a major impact on flight operations," the spokesperson said.Planes have been grounded at Perth Airport due to a refueling issue.
"The issue is causing a lack of pressure in fuel lines and local experts have been working to resolve the issue.""Further cancellations are expected and in-bound flights which have not already left their departure points will also be impacted," the spokesperson said. "Airlines have been advised not to send aircraft to Perth Airport until further notice unless they have sufficient fuel to make a return flight."It comes after Perth Airport announced a $5 billion deal with Qantas to upgrade the airport with a new terminal and runway yesterday.
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