Jetstar Delays/Cancellations

[Melburnian1]

On Thursday 12 February 2026, JQ124 (A320 VH-XSJ), the scheduled 1515 hours VLI down to SYD took off at 1511, at least 19 minutes early. It diverted to NTL, becoming airborne at 1935 with gate arrival in SYD forecast for 2014 hours, 64 minutes late.

Was this a medical diversion?

 

[Harrison_133]

JQ7 operating via DRW on the A321neo again today.

 

[Virgin Bart]

JQ7 operating via DRW on the A321neo again today.

Gross. Do we know what reaccommodation options are available to people who booked a direct flight, if any?

Gross. Do we know what reaccommodation options are available to people who booked a direct flight, if any?

And does the flight clear immigration in Melbourne or Darwin?

 

[Harrison_133]

JQ17 MEL-HKT diverted to PER yesterday. Aircraft is still on the ground in Perth.

Unsurprisingly, today's JQ7/8 has been cancelled.

 

[moa999]

The diverted VH-VKI back on its way to HKT as JQ17.

VKE currently seems to be a spare of sorts. Operated a JQ1007/1008 on Fri/Sat but has sat in MEL since.

Possibly a 2nd aircraft to go into refurb soon?

 

[Saab34]

Seems like the diversion was erratic passenger.

https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/thailandbound-jetstar-flight-diverted-from-melbourne-woman-arrested-for-erratic-behaviour-on-board/news-story/ffa22d68b9375196ab7c9691a402f8f5?amp