Passengers flying to Albury on Monday made it back to the Border more than five hours later than expected after delays caused by poor weather conditions.
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Qantas flight QF2203 departed Sydney at 9.01am, more than 30 minutes after it was scheduled at 8.25am, but was forced to double back to the state capital as it couldn't land in Albury.
Its initial arrival time was 9.40am, which was pushed back beyond 10am.
The plane circled around the outskirts of Albury, before it turned back to Sydney where it was scheduled to arrive at 11.32am.
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After two hours in Sydney, the plane left for Albury for a second time at 1.46pm and landed at 2.45pm.
A Qantas spokesperson confirmed there was no issues with the aircraft.
"The flight can't land due to the weather in Albury," the spokesperson said.
Multiple flights bound for the Border city were cancelled on Sunday due to poor weather, with 132 miilimetres of rain recorded in the 24 hours to 9am on Monday.
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Beau Greenway
Beau Greenway is a journalist at The Border Mail. He likes to tell the stories of great people in our communities. Email: beau.greenway@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Beau Greenway is a journalist at The Border Mail. He likes to tell the stories of great people in our communities. Email: beau.greenway@austcommunitymedia.com.au
