02/01/2026
✈️ Jetstar A321neo Turns Back to Nadi After Mid-Air Alert
Flight JQ-120 from Nadi 🇫🇯 to Sydney 🇦🇺 had a precautionary return after the crew received a low oil quantity indication on one engine while cruising at FL340.
Around 250 nautical miles southwest of Nadi, the pilots began a controlled descent. About 15 minutes later, they requested to return to their departure airport, reporting the indication on the left LEAP engine.
The aircraft briefly leveled at FL320, then descended further to FL280, before making a safe landing on Runway 02 at Nadi, roughly 2.5 hours after departure. ✅
No injuries were reported.
🛠️ The Airbus A321neo (VH-OLQ) remained on the ground for around eight hours, and the onward flight to Sydney was cancelled. As with standard procedure, LEAP engine oil quantity alerts require inspection before further flight.
A calm reminder that aviation safety always comes first — even when it means turning back. 👏