In Australia, passengers across all airports in the country were thrown into chaos today after plane maker Airbus issued an urgent software update affecting one of the world’s most popular aircraft. Passengers flying with Australia’s Jetstar Airways have been advised to expect significant delays due to a global recall of thousands of A320 aircraft. Jetstar has cancelled or delayed about 90 flights while rolling out urgent software updates to 34 of its planes. 

 

 

Many Jetstar flights from Sydney to the Australian state of Victoria’s Tullamarine and Avalon airports, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart in Australia were cancelled this morning. Perth Airport said the recall would also impact the Western Australian state and urged passengers to check with their airlines as the situation developed.

 

 

Adding to the delays and difficulties re-accommodating passengers, a fire broke out at a terminal at Melbourne Airport in Victoria overnight. Melbourne Airport’s Chief of Aviation Jim Parashos said all hands were on deck to help Jetstar.