Qantas flight forced to make remote landing after running into headwinds
A Qantas flight from London to Perth made an emergency landing in Karratha, Australia, after facing unexpected headwinds and low fuel. The aircraft, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, diverted to Karratha Airport, which recently gained approval to accommodate larger planes. It spent about an hour on the ground before continuing to Perth, arriving 16 hours after departure.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 08:14 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 08:20 UTC
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