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Perth-Bound Qantas Flight Diverted After Foul Smell on Board

Passengers were rebooked or offered hotels and lounge access after the aircraft was inspected and returned to service, Qantas said.

Summary by The West Australian
A Qantas flight from Canberra to Perth was diverted to Adelaide overnight due to a mechanical smell on board.

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Qantas flight diverted after strong smell reported

A Qantas plane bound for Perth has landed unexpectedly at Adelaide Airport with paramedics on standby after passengers and crew noticed a strong smell.

·Sydney, Australia
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Aussie flight diverted over smell

A smell detected on board a plane has forced the flight to be diverted, with passengers not touching down until the early hours of the morning.

·City of Perth, Australia
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Perth-bound Qantas flight diverted after foul smell on board

A Qantas flight from Canberra to Perth was diverted to Adelaide overnight due to a mechanical smell on board.

·Australia
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The West Australian broke the news in Australia on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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