Virgin Australia flights were also affected by the fog, a spokesman said. Fog was clearing in Launceston. Because of this and the topographical effect of the Tamar Valley, Launceston winters are renowned for foggy mornings, with Launceston Airport the most fog-bound commercial airport in Australia.
Fog was clearing in Launceston.According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), all usual consumer rights apply when domestic or international flights departing Australia are booked.If the airline refuses to fix the problem or takes too long, passengers may be able to have the service provided by another airline and recover the costs of the replacement flight.On May 30, the Federal Court ordered Jetstar to pay $1.95 million in penalties for making false or misleading representations about consumer guarantee rights under the Australian Consumer Law.The court found between April 2017 and March 2018, the airline had made false or misleading representations on its website about rights and remedies available to consumers, stating some fares were not refundable and consumers could only get a refund if they purchased a more expensive fare.ACCC chairman Rod Sims said all flights come with automatic consumer guarantees that can't be excluded, restricted, or modified - no matter how cheap the fare. Flightradar24 tracks 180,000+ flights, from 1,200+ airlines, flying to or from 4,000+ airports around the world in real time.
A Qantas spokesman said flights QF 2281 and 2282, which operate from Melbourne to Launceston and then from Launceston to Melbourne, were delayed about three hours due to knock on impacts of the fog in Melbourne.
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Jul 18. "It has a massive ripple effect but the airlines do their best to minimise disruption across all their customers.
The ACCC was concerned each airline had made false or misleading representations on their websites that misled consumers about their rights to refunds or resupply in the event of a delay or cancellation. For more information about Jetstar's guarantee, visit its website.
"Passengers will now be offered refunds or other remedies by these airlines when there has been a failure to supply the service within a reasonable time." So far eight flights across Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas have been delayed, and two Jetstar flights were cancelled. IATA: LST ICAO: YMLT “We are working to have all passengers on their way as quickly as possible and encourage our guests travelling to or from Launceston today to check theSign up to receive our Breaking News Alerts and Editor's Daily Headlines featuring the best local news and stories.Passengers travelling to and from Launceston Airport on Thursday have been hit with long delays, due to thick fog. So far eight flights across Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas have been delayed, and two Jetstar flights were cancelled.
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Morning fog continued above Evandale on Monday, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
"These types of days cause massive issues for airlines and huge costs such as wasted fuel as well as disruptions to services between other airports too," the post said.
Visit beautiful Cradle Mountain, Wineglass Bay, Tamar Valley & much more. Landing into Launceston Airport, fog over MOST of the runway, RWY 14R.
"If a flight is cancelled or significantly delayed, passengers may be entitled to a refund under the consumer guarantees," he said. ACCC chairman Rod Sims said all flights come with automatic consumer guarantees that can't be excluded, restricted, or modified - no matter how cheap the fare.
PERSISTENT fog led to flight cancellations and disruptions at Launceston Airport, and Ouse in the Central Highlands spent three days shrouded in fog, but drier air is on the way. Following a day of frustrations for travellers yesterday due to heavy fog covering Launceston Airport, more delays are expected for travellers today. If the airline refuses to fix the problem or takes too long, passengers may be able to have the service provided by another airline and recover the costs of the replacement flight. Because of this and the topographical effect of the Tamar Valley, Launceston winters are renowned for foggy mornings, with Launceston Airport the most fog-bound commercial airport in Australia. All Rights Reserved