Medical Emergency Sydney Airport

[Ryan N]

Just reported on SMH and Channel 7.

http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-incidents/qantas-passengers-hit-with-gastro-bug-20130801-2r1yx.html

Twenty-two people on a Qantas flight from South America were struck down with a gastro intestinal illness.

Qantas confirmed that a number of passengers were struck down with an illness during flight QF 28 from Santiago that landed about 5:15 pm on Thursday.

The airline says the passengers were travelling as a group, and that the illness was contracted before the plane took off.

"The aircraft has been met by medical staff to look after the unwell passengers," Qantas said in a statement.

The passengers have been placed in quarantine.

[Michael Cleary]

Sounds like the Tour Group had a dodgy meal on the way to the airport.

[Nigel C]

Would they typically quarantine the aircraft for disinfection before sending it out on the next flight?

[Michael Cleary]

Probably depends on what Quarantine had to say.

I wonder what 'being placed in Quarantine' involves these days?

I would suspect that the Aircraft would need a good cleaning and disinfecting though, not to mention a good dose of fresh air. Would not have been a pleasant trip for all the passengers when barf bags are being frequently used and beelines being made for the toilets.