SYDNEY- Qantas (QF) has disclosed the operational procedures of its specialised crew team dedicated to handling extreme weather occurrences, including those impacting Taylor Swift events. Known as QMet, the airline’s meteorologist unit is based at its Mascot headquarters, monitoring global weather phenomena.
According to Daniel Dihen, leading the airline’s Integrated Operations Centre, their pivotal contribution significantly influences business decisions, spanning operations, staff scheduling, flight routes, and aircraft loading strategies.
Prioritizing Safety Amid Harsh Weather
The team’s efforts also shed light on sudden flight changes, delays, or cancellations.”Mistakes can incur significant costs, but safety remains our foremost priority at QMet,” emphasized meteorologist Jacobus Cronje in a statement to 9News.
Last month, the meteorologists promptly notified the airline of an impending storm on the eve of Taylor Swift’s concert debut in Sydney.
Dihen recounted receiving a late-night call from the team, proposing a solution to mitigate the inconvenience for fans traveling from other states.
“At 10 o’clock at night, I received a call from the team suggesting, ‘What about the A380 out of Melbourne tomorrow?'” he recalled.
“This allowed us to consolidate three 737s and accommodate many Swifties.”
The team operates 24/7 and is presently monitoring a cyclone near Mozambique that might affect flights heading to South Africa.
“The meteorologists enable us to strategize our operations; they’re closely monitoring weather phenomena worldwide,” stated Dihen.
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