Passengers forced to leave Qantas flight due to plane being 'too heavy'

A number of passengers have been forced off a Qantas flight from Sydney to Perth over concerns the plane was too heavy to fly. Passengers aboard the Boeing 737-800 flight due to arrive in Perth at 7.40pm told Radio 6PR yesterday they were asked to disembark the plane prior to take off, WA Today reports. A Qantas spokeswoman has confirmed to WA Today the request was made after plane load readings exceeded the norm. (www.msn.com) More...

Travellers, basketball teams warned after new measles arrival in Melbourne

Travellers and four basketball teams are being urged to check for signs of measles, after a passenger who arrived at Melbourne Airport on a flight from Singapore discovered he was ill with the infectious disease. The warning comes at a delay, sparking concerns that others may already be showing early symptoms. The passenger had been in Thailand before falling ill and returned to Melbourne on Qantas Flight 36 from Singapore, landing around 6.40am Monday, April 16. (www.msn.com) More...