"Over the past few weeks we've had to delay several flights between Johannesburg and Sydney due to advice received from the US Government regarding the re-entry of SpaceX rockets over an extensive area of the Southern Indian Ocean," Ben Holland, the head of Qantas' operations center, said in a statement shared with Business Insider.
"While we try to make any changes to our schedule in advance, the timing of recent launches have moved around at late notice which has meant we've had to delay some flights just prior to departure," Qantas' Ben Holland added.
Qantas has emphasized that the unpredictable timing and location of SpaceX rocket re-entries have significantly impacted their flight schedules, with delays reaching up to six hours.
South African Airways has also reported delays owing to the re-entries of SpaceX rockets, highlighting the broader impact of commercial space activities on aviation.
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