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‘The engine’s on fire’: Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney reroutes after flames seen by passengers

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Airline industry category. Published on September 6, 2026 • Originally reported by Australian Associated Press. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Passenger recalls seeing cabin lights flicker and ‘a lot of screaming’ after suspected engine issue

Liza-Jayne Loch was returning home from a business trip to New Zealand when her Qantas flight ran into trouble.

The plane was climbing above the scenic South Island’s mountain ranges on Saturday afternoon, bound for Sydney, when a bang shook the cabin.

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