Virgin Australia (VA) passengers faced significant travel disruptions during Easter weekend when their Sydney (SYD)-bound flight from Queenstown (ZQN) was cancelled, leaving approximately 100 travellers with no accommodation options.
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The flight, which was traveling from Queenstown (ZQN) to Melbourne (MEL), reportedly encountered engine trouble during takeoff.