Thousands of passengers are stranded across Australia and New Zealand today as major airports including Brisbane, Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney, and Wellington face significant disruptions. A total of 80 flights have been canceled and 686 delayed, affecting airlines such as Qantas, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar.

The chaos at airports is compounded by rising fuel costs and concerns over passenger rights. Travelers are urged to check with their airlines for updates as the situation continues to evolve.