Brisbane Airport was temporarily closed due to the impact of the former tropical cyclone "Alfred." Although it has now reopened, dozens of flights have been canceled. "Alfred" made landfall at 0:00 AM (Australian Eastern Standard Time) on Friday, weakened into a non-cyclone state around 6:00 AM yesterday, and moved inland. The disruption caused by the cyclone has led to significant travel delays.
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03-09, 2025The severe cyclonic weather caused trees to fall and power lines to be disrupted. To avoid significant losses, airlines have recently transferred some aircraft out of Brisbane. The original plan was for the aircraft to fly back today, but due to the still-dangerous weather conditions, some aircraft had to return to Sydney. Airlines are working to resume normal operations as quickly as possible.
Brisbane and Gold Coast Airports have reopened today, but passengers should be aware of potential flight delays. As of this morning, 59 flights in and out of Brisbane have been canceled, and nearly 20 flights have been canceled at Gold Coast Airport. Airlines have provided flexible rebooking policies for passengers whose flights were canceled due to the cyclone's impact. Passengers are encouraged to check their flight status before heading to the airport.
Qantas and Jetstar have canceled multiple domestic flights in southeastern Queensland and northern New South Wales, with some flights delayed. Flights to Lord Howe Island were suspended earlier this week as the island community prepared for the worst of "Alfred." Qantas resumed flights to Sydney, Melbourne, and Townsville after 6:30 AM today. A Qantas spokesperson stated that Qantas was forced to suspend operations in Brisbane on Thursday afternoon due to the cyclonic weather. "We appreciate this is a challenging time for many customers and are providing additional flexibility for customers booked to travel to and from affected areas, including travel credits and fee-free date changes." Qantas flights to and from the Sunshine Coast (MCY) and Hervey Bay (HBV) are currently continuing as scheduled. The airline is committed to minimizing disruptions and assisting affected passengers.
Virgin Australia suspended flights to and from Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Ballina on Friday and yesterday. Most services to Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ballina, and the Sunshine Coast resumed after 9:30 AM (Australian Eastern Standard Time) today. The airline is contacting passengers affected by flight cancellations. In a statement, Virgin Australia said, "Safety is always our top priority, and our meteorologists will continue to closely monitor the weather system. We are working with all stakeholders, including airports, local councils, and authorities, to take appropriate action as the situation evolves." Virgin is moving its aircraft to Melbourne and Sydney, as well as a hangar in Brisbane, to avoid the severe weather on the Brisbane tarmac. The airline is prioritizing the safety and well-being of its passengers and staff.
REX (Regional Express) flights to and from Brisbane are expected to fully resume tomorrow. Only limited services are operating today, but all flights to and from Coffs Harbour have resumed. Passengers booked on flights to or from Brisbane Airport between March 4th and March 8th, who booked before March 4th, can rebook or apply for a travel credit according to the airline's policy. Passengers can rebook free of charge on the same route or region, and travel must be completed by June 30th. No change fees will be charged when using the credit. If the original fare is not available, a fare difference will apply. Passengers will receive SMS and email notifications from REX informing them of any flight schedule changes. REX is working diligently to restore normal operations and minimize inconvenience to its passengers.
