NewsWorld newsAir travelJetstar flight 841 was due to go from Whitsunday Coast Airport in Australia to Sydney just after 3pm on Saturday, but was halted on the runway07:16, 22 Aug 2026Updated 07:44, 22 Aug 2026A Jetstar plane was forced to turn around right before take off on the runway as passengers were asked if a doctor was on board.‌Flight 841 was due to go from Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport in Australia to Sydney just after 3pm local time (6am BST) on Saturday. But while going down the runway, the aircraft had to stop due to a medical emergency.‌Data from air traffic monitoring app Flight Radar shows the Airbus A321 was on the runway for about 15 minutes before the flight was brought to a halt. The aircraft has a capacity ranging between 185 and 220 and the flight was expected to take just under two-hours-and-a-half.‌A passenger on the flight spoke to the Daily Mail and explained crew made an announcement through the flight system. Those on board were asked: "Is there a doctor on board? Can you make yourself known?"Pictures then show emergency services, including one ambulance and one fire engine, waiting for the plane.Article continues belowThe exact nature of the medical emergency has not been revealed, nor has the condition of the person involved.Mirror Online has approached Jetstar for comment.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsAir travelAustralia