Published on November 27, 2025
More than 115 flight cancellations and 660 delays have disrupted travel across New Zealand and Australia, as Air New Zealand, Qantas, Jetstar, and QantasLink face operational challenges, stranding passengers in Nelson, Brisbane, Wellington, Melbourne, Auckland, and Sydney. Bad weather and staffing issues are key reasons behind the widespread delays and cancellations, with airlines struggling to maintain schedules amid severe conditions. Sydney Airport has been hit particularly hard, with a significant number of both cancellations and delays. The ripple effects of these disruptions have been felt throughout the region, creating chaos at major airports and leaving thousands of travelers unable to reach their destinations. With delays continuing, passengers are facing long waits, uncertainty, and frustration across several key hubs.
The following table presents the data on flight cancellations and delays by various Oceanian airlines. Air New Zealand has the highest number of cancellations with 45, while Solomon Airlines, despite a high cancellation percentage of 28%, only had 2 cancellations. Among the delays, Qantas recorded the highest with 218 delayed flights, making up 34% of its operations. The total cancellations for the airlines across the region stood at 115, with a 6.67% cancellation rate, while the delayed flights totaled 660, corresponding to a delayed percentage of 25.33%.
| Airline Name (IATA Code) | Cancelled # | Cancelled % | Delayed # | Delayed % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air New Zealand (New Zealand) | 45 | 8% | 126 | 23% |
| Qantas (Australia) | 26 | 4% | 218 | 34% |
| QantasLink (Australia) | 19 | 5% | 96 | 25% |
| Jetstar (Australia) | 18 | 2% | 133 | 15% |
| Virgin Australia (Australia) | 5 | 1% | 87 | 30% |
| Solomon Airlines (Solomon Islands) | 2 | 28% | 0 | 0% |
| Total | 115 | 6.67% | 660 | 25.33% |
The second table illustrates the flight cancellations and delays at Oceanian airports by their origin. Sydney Airport (SYD) leads with the highest cancellations (24) and delays (234), both in terms of the number of flights, and also reflects a significant delayed percentage of 42%. Other airports such as Brisbane (BNE) and Melbourne (MEL) also contributed to a substantial amount of cancellations and delays. The total cancellations from this set of airports are 90, with a cancellation rate of 4.89%, while the delayed flights account for 876, showing a delayed percentage of 26.78%.Airport Name (IATA Code) Cancelled # Cancelled % Delayed # Delayed % Sydney (SYD) (Australia) 22 3% 240 42% Nelson (NSN) (New Zealand) 11 22% 13 26% Brisbane (BNE) (Australia) 10 2% 156 34% Wellington Int’l (WLG) (New Zealand) 9 6% 26 19% Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL) (Australia) 8 1% 192 45% Auckland (AKL) (New Zealand) 8 2% 58 17% Christchurch Int’l (CHC) (New Zealand) 7 3% 24 12% Canberra Int’l (CBR) (Australia) 5 4% 28 24% Townsville Int’l / RAAF (TSV) (Australia) 4 3% 12 9% Perth Int’l (PER) (Australia) 3 0% 38 12% Adelaide Int’l (ADL) (Australia) 2 1% 59 30% Total 90 4.89% 876 26.78%
The third table highlights the cancellations and delays at Oceanian airports by destination. Sydney (SYD) again sees the highest number of cancellations (24) and delays (234), with a 42% delay rate. Similarly, airports such as Brisbane (BNE) and Auckland (AKL) show significant cancellations and delays, contributing to the overall total of 94 cancellations and 587 delayed flights. The total cancellation rate for this set of destination airports stands at 4.73%, while the delayed percentage across these airports is 24.85%, demonstrating considerable operational disruption across the region.
| Airport Name (IATA Code) | Cancelled # | Cancelled % | Delayed # | Delayed % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney (SYD) (Australia) | 24 | 4% | 234 | 42% |
| Brisbane (BNE) (Australia) | 14 | 3% | 119 | 26% |
| Auckland (AKL) (New Zealand) | 10 | 2% | 55 | 16% |
| Wellington Int’l (WLG) (New Zealand) | 10 | 7% | 25 | 18% |
| Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL) (Australia) | 9 | 2% | 161 | 36% |
| Christchurch Int’l (CHC) (New Zealand) | 6 | 3% | 19 | 10% |
| Nelson (NSN) (New Zealand) | 6 | 13% | 11 | 23% |
| Canberra Int’l (CBR) (Australia) | 5 | 4% | 29 | 25% |
| Townsville Int’l / RAAF (TSV) (Australia) | 5 | 4% | 8 | 7% |
| Gold Coast (OOL) (Australia) | 4 | 3% | 25 | 22% |
| Total | 94 | 4.73% | 587 | 24.85% |
More than 115 flight cancellations and 660 delays have disrupted travel across New Zealand and Australia, as Air New Zealand, Qantas, Jetstar, and QantasLink face operational challenges, stranding passengers in Nelson, Brisbane, Wellington, Melbourne, Auckland, and Sydney. Bad weather and staffing issues are key reasons behind the widespread delays and cancellations.
The ongoing disruptions caused by over 115 flight cancellations and 660 delays have left thousands of travelers stranded across key airports in New Zealand and Australia, with Air New Zealand, Qantas, Jetstar, and QantasLink facing significant operational challenges. The widespread travel disruptions, particularly at Nelson, Brisbane, Wellington, Melbourne, Auckland, and Sydney, have been largely driven by severe weather conditions and ongoing staffing shortages. As these issues continue to affect flight schedules, the aviation industry in the region faces a growing need to address these operational hurdles to ensure smoother travel experiences in the future.
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