So much for Cityflyer!
QF450 (MEL-SYD) VH-OGC diverted to Williamtown after making 2 attempts to land around 6.30pm. Initial arrival time was 5.55pm.
Diverted to Williamtown after encountering severe turbulence and almost declaring a fuel emergency. The pilots were a little shaken by the experience and asked for 5 minutes time out from ATC to 'gather their thoughts'... fair enough too.
After holding for 20 minutes they ended up in Williamtown.
Only arrived back in Sydney at 10.50pm.
Sounds like the pax had a major roller coaster ride. A 6 hour flight from MEL!
Mother nature is always the boss...
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