- Qantas's direct flight between Perth, Australia, and London, UK, has temporarily added a layover in Singapore.
- The 17-and-a-half-hour flight, QF9, now stops in Singapore for refuelling due to adjusted flight paths caused by the evolving Middle East conflict.
- The stopover, implemented from 3 March, also allows the airline to accommodate up to 60 additional passengers and their luggage.
- Qantas said that the safety of customers and crew is its highest priority, leading to necessary flight path adjustments.
- The Middle East conflict has led to widespread travel disruption, stranding thousands of Britons and prompting Qantas to offer booking flexibility for affected customers.
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