Australian airlines Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways faced significant disruptions on Friday as a result of a large-scale IT outage affecting multiple airlines and businesses. Virgin Australia acknowledged the issue and assured that they are actively working to resolve it promptly. Similarly, Qantas Airways confirmed experiencing system impacts due to a global software problem, leading to potential delays in their operations.
As a consequence of the technical disruptions, both Melbourne and Sydney airports reported operational challenges. Sydney Airport stated that flights were still operating, albeit with possible delays throughout the evening. To mitigate the situation, the airport activated contingency plans and deployed additional staff to manage the terminals efficiently.
