QF7 diverted to Houston

[MrMickeyg]

Can anyone confirm QF7 was diverted to Houston due to bad weather in DFW?

I'm in DFW and confirm the weather has been shocking..

 

[Kendall Roy]

FlightStats showing Diverted to (IAH) George Bush Intercontinental Airport

I am on QF8 tonight with an AA flight YYZ-DFW which is currently 2hrs behind schedule due DFW wx.

 

[PLB]

Qantas flight tacker shows QF7 diverted to Houston with estimated arrival at DFW 15.50pm. No reason given.:?::?::?::?: PLB

 

[serfty]

There's been severe storms across central USA affecting Chigago through Dallas and further south.

Interactive Local Weather Map for Dallas/DFW Intl Arpt - weather.com

 

[MrMickeyg]

QF7 just sighted at DFW, I'm assuming QF8 will now run late due to crew duty time?

 

[serfty]

Here's an FT thread on it:

• DFW is closed. (Weather May 23, 2011) - FlyerTalk Forums

This may provide a little more general information on arrival and departure delays:

http://www.fly.faa.gov

Select "Dallas-DFW" from the drop box at right middle for "major airports".

 

[Kendall Roy]

QF7 just sighted at DFW, I'm assuming QF8 will now run late due to crew duty time?

YYZ-DFW flight cancelled which means a missed connection on the 8 service (farewell Skybed in PE).

YYZ-LAX-SYD on 108 is the plan

 

[milehighclub]

QF7 just sighted at DFW, I'm assuming QF8 will now run late due to crew duty time?

Ah, the crew don't turn around the same day and operate another 15 hours!

The crew that bought up the last QF7 will operate the QF8 today.

 

[ludoh]

QF7 syd-dfw tomorrow with onward (tight) connection to LGA. Hope weather clears.

 

[FlyboyAl]

I'm in LA at the moment, and I'd have to say that ANYONE heading to/through the midwest can expect delays due to very severe weather and tornadoes.
Not sure how much coverage its getting in Oz, but a city called Joplin was hammered a couple of days ago with over 100 dead after a twister went through.
DFW has also had a lot of severe thunderstorms, and more are expected.

 

[Kendall Roy]

A little OT, but currently sitting on QF108 which was diverted to BNE due SYD WX. Piers Ackerman on board so perhaps a no news exclusive

 

[PLB]

QF7 syd-dfw tomorrow with onward (tight) connection to LGA. Hope weather clears.

Ludoh, appreciate knowing how you get on with transit DFW. Shortly have transit DFW with 3hrs tween flights. PLB :mrgreen:

 

[Smackbum]

Whoa, Whoa, stop the press!!!!

You mean QF7 flew Sydney to Houston on one tank? Tasty!

 

[FlyboyAl]

Maybe they have finally got mid air refueling sorted out.
Surely if Air Force One can do it, Qantas can do it