Family complains to Jetstar after elderly man injured at Sydney Airport

Wednesday 17 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 18 Dec 2025, 6:11am

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A 77-year-old New Zealander sustained a broken hand and facial injuries after falling on concrete outside Sydney Airport. The incident occurred during an unscheduled overnight layover following a Jetstar flight cancellation. The man's family is complaining to the airline after they were reportedly not informed the airport would close overnight.

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1. RNZWed 17 Dec 2025, 5:30pm

   Family complains to Jetstar after elderly man injured during layover (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 17 Dec 2025, 5:53pm

   Family complain to Jetstar after elderly man injured during layover (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 18 Dec 2025, 6:11am

   Kiwi injured at Sydney Airport after Jetstar cancellation causes overnight stay (opens in new tab)