Brisbane fog triggers multiple flight diversions, road warnings

A thick blanket of fog over Brisbane disrupted air travel and road traffic, causing several inbound flights to be diverted to the Gold Coast or Sydney and delaying many others, with one Manila-bound flight landing in Sydney due to unsafe conditions at Brisbane Airport. The disruptions affected both domestic and international services, and officials noted that while some flights were delayed, departures were largely not cancelled. The Bureau of Meteorology issued low-visibility warnings and road weather alerts, warning motorists to slow down as visibility dropped to near-zero in parts of the city; the fog also contributed to road crashes and peak congestion. Airport authorities said conditions were improving as the morning progressed, but the fog’s persistence led to extended delays across the network. Images of the morning’s disruption included the Story Bridge shrouded in fog and warnings for drivers on major routes surrounding Brisbane. By mid-morning, aviation officials and airlines were reporting improving conditions, with ongoing caution as the fog gradually lifts.