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| TIGERAIR A320-232 VH-VNC (CN 3275) File Photo |
A Tigerair flight from Sydney bound for Cairns landed safely in Brisbane about 2.45pm this afternoon after reports of fumes that filled the cabin, a Brisbane Airport spokeswoman said.
Flight TT 680 was an hour and thirty minutes into the flight and was just south of Emerald when the decision was made to divert to Brisbane.
Three female passengers are being assessed for minor symptoms after reportedly being affected by fumes on a flight, a Queensland Ambulance spokesman said.
Fire crews are on scene conducted atmospheric tests to determine the cause of the fumes.
“In accordance with standard operating procedures, the Captain made the decision to divert to Brisbane as a precautionary measure after an unusual odour was detected in the front section of the cabin,” the spokeswoman said in a statement.
“The aircraft was met on arrival by emergency services as a precautionary measure and all passengers and crew are safely disembarking the aircraft at the gate.
“Engineers are currently investigating the potential cause. All customers will be re-accommodated on to alternative services as soon as possible.
“The safety and wellbeing of our customers and team members is always our highest priority ” Tigerair said.
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