5 October 2026

Virgin Australia flight VA146 turns back to Queenstown after technical issue

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A Melbourne-bound passenger flight was forced to turn back to Queenstown after a technical issue shortly after take-off. Virgin Australia flight VA146 departed Queenstown Airport about 5. 53pm ...

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