Qantas passengers hit by gastro illness on Santiago-Sydney flight

“A number of passengers travelling in the same group on QF28 from Santiago to Sydney became unwell with a gastro intestinal illness,” Qantas said.

“It is believed the illness was contracted before boarding the aircraft and symptoms became evident during the flight.”

The airline said the flight’s pilots and crew were not affected by the illness,and other passengers were processed through customs.

However,all passengers were advised to keep watch on their health,and to seek medical advice if they become ill over the next two days.