Bec Judd endures mid‑air drama as flight to Melbourne hits severe weather

Rebecca Judd, the AFL WAG, faced mid‑air drama on her flight to Melbourne as severe weather disrupted a Qantas service bound for Victoria.

On the plane, the 42‑year‑old shared her frustration with followers after the trip was delayed for hours, worrying that her Christmas plans could be ruined. She told fans: 'Missed landing approach into Melbourne. We were down and then we weren't. Lucky we are flying "no crashes" Qantas.' She added that Melbourne — notorious, in her words, for delivering the worst weather — was circling above the clouds as the crew tried to navigate the storm. The moment of uncertainty ended with the aircraft eventually landing at Melbourne Airport, and Judd posted a clip of herself smiling in her seat as the wheels touched down, writing: 'Christmas isn't ruined! Thanks Qantas.'

Earlier this month, Judd offered a glimpse into her holiday season with a striking Christmas display. She unveiled her 2025 tree—a white, abstract paper expandable model from Neue Blvd, described in posts as an edgy departure from traditional decor. The company’s expandable, fold‑out tree is priced around $1,200. Judd captioned a photo of the minimalist tree: 'We went with white but how good does the Ruby look?' Fans quickly weighed in, with many praising the bold, modern take and the tree’s architectural silhouette.

The responses extended beyond social media, as some commenters lauded the dramatic visual, while others noted the striking contrast to conventional greens. The post underscored Judd’s ongoing penchant for high‑design holiday displays rather than traditional festoons.

Last year, Judd’s festive mood leaned into a different aesthetic, featuring pink and silver Neue Blvd acrylic trees in her hallway. The larger pieces included a 2.1‑meter pink cutout priced at about $1,550, and a 1.5‑meter clear acrylic tree priced around $1,250, with an 80‑centimeter option available for about $300. In that update, Judd wrote: 'Christmas has arrived at home and I am obsessed.' The bold palette and oversized forms reflected her willingness to experiment with statement pieces rather than conventional motifs.

Her early forays into unconventional Christmas displays stretch back to 2016, when she debuted a 'Scandi‑style' arrangement built from recycled branches. The display drew attention and, in some quarters, criticism, with comments from viewers labeling it as 'anaemic‑looking' compared with traditional holiday trees. Over the years, Judd has continued to curate a distinctive style for festive seasons, leveraging unique designer pieces to transform her Melbourne home.

Beyond the décor, Judd remains a prominent figure in Melbourne’s social scene. She and her AFL star husband, Chris Judd, live in a spacious Melbourne home with their four children. The couple have built a profile around high‑end living and family life, positioning Judd not only as a television personality and influencer but also as a recognizable face in Australian culture and entertainment.

The flight delay episode occurred during a busy period for Judd, who frequently shares glimpses into her family life and festive preparations with her nearly keep-up of fans across social platforms. While the travel hiccup was brief, it added another chapter to the year’s narrative around Bec Judd’s public persona, blending sports celebrity, fashion and interior design with the realities of travel and logistics in a busy holiday season.