Chaos has erupted at Perth Airport as more than a dozen flights have been cancelled due to a significant fuel supply issue plaguing the site.
Travellers heading to or departing the main West Australian airport have been left in limbo as a lack of fuel in the supply system means planes cannot be refuelled.
“Perth Airport is experiencing a significant issue with its fuel supply system which is having a major impact on flight operations,” a spokesperson said in a statement on Saturday.
“The issue is causing a lack of pressure in fuel lines and local experts have been working to resolve the issue.”
As of Saturday morning, nine international flights and five domestic flights were cancelled with warnings more flights will not be taking off.
Some of the cancelled flights include departures to Sydney, Darwin, Brisbane and Bali, and arrivals from the same locations.
Any planes that have not already left the airport will likely be cancelled until the issue is resolved.
“Airlines have been advised not to send aircraft to Perth Airport until further notice unless they have sufficient fuel to make a return flight,” the spokesperson said.
The Perth Airport website shows dozens of delayed international and domestic flights.
Passengers departing from Perth on Saturday are urged to contact their airline for more information about their flights.
“Perth Airport apologises for inconvenience to passengers and our airline partners,” the spokesperson said.
Source: AAP
