The change in flight path is due to fears Iran is planning an imminent attack on Israel.
Qantas has been forced to redirect its non-stop flight route between Perth and London, to avoid flying over parts of the Middle East due to safety concerns.The flight path will change due to avoid Israel airspace.Qantas flight 9, usually direct from Perth to London, will now fly with a stopover via Singapore to allow the airline to still carry a full load of passengers and refuel.
The return flight, Qantas flight 10, from London to Perth will still operate directly to Perth, due to prevailing winds.“We’re temporarily adjusting the flight paths for our flights between Perth and London due to the situation in parts of the Middle East,” a Qantas spokesman said.The company will continue to monitor the situation with a range of options available using alternative flight paths.
Qantas’ other flights to and from London, flights 1 and 2, are unaffected as they operate through different flight paths. Flight paths can be adjusted daily and make adjustments for a variety of reasons, including security and weather.
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