The airline said the tyre remained inflated during the flight from Rome to Perth, and the aircraft operated as normal without any impact to systems or safety. “We apologise to passengers for the inconvenience, and thank them for their understanding,” it said in a statement.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has been contacted for comment.
Qantas launched Perth-Rome flights in 2022, which were the first non-stop service connecting Australia to continental Europe. Last month, the flying kangaroo also began 17-hour non-stop flights between Perth and Paris.
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