Sixty Flights Impacted By Fuel Problem at Perth Airport

Almost 60 flights were impacted by a pressure problem with the fuel supply to Perth Airport late Friday night and into Saturday.

The last flight to get away was a Qatar Airways A380 to Doha, although it was delayed by over an hour due to the fuel issue.

A Perth Airport spokesperson said the issue has now been rectified as at noon.

The airport has issued the following statement.

"Refuelling operations have recommenced at Perth Airport following an outage due to low pressure in the system.

"Perth Airport has worked with external experts to resolve the issue. We will continue to monitor the situation closely in the event of any further issues.

"The issue impacted a number of outgoing and incoming flights, with 59 international and domestic flights either cancelled or diverted.

"Perth Airport will now work with our airline partners to help clear a backlog of flights and get passengers on their way.

"Again, we thank passengers and our airline partners for their patience and understanding."

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