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2 August 2026

Qantas flight bound for South America turns back to Melbourne almost five hours into journey

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Source reporting: 7NEWS Australia

Qantas flight bound for South America turns back to Melbourne almost five hours into journey

Nearly 200 passengers were on board the plane when it made a sudden U-turn over the Pacific.

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