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| Airport chaos eases along with high winds but Sydney facing some ongoing cancellations | Airport chaos eases along with high winds but Sydney facing some ongoing cancellations |
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| Most domestic and international departures on time after two troublesome days but Qantas still reported 20 cancellations on Sunday | Most domestic and international departures on time after two troublesome days but Qantas still reported 20 cancellations on Sunday |
| Flights departing Australia’s busiest airport are mostly back on schedule after two chaotic days of cancellations and delays caused by poor weather and a lack of staff, although Qantas still reported at least 20 cancellations on Sunday. | Flights departing Australia’s busiest airport are mostly back on schedule after two chaotic days of cancellations and delays caused by poor weather and a lack of staff, although Qantas still reported at least 20 cancellations on Sunday. |
| Strong winds forced the cancellation of dozens of flights out of Sydney airport on Friday and Saturday with pilots limited to a single runway due to high winds. The knock-on effect led to huge crowds spilling out of the terminal as the New South Wales school holidays began. | Strong winds forced the cancellation of dozens of flights out of Sydney airport on Friday and Saturday with pilots limited to a single runway due to high winds. The knock-on effect led to huge crowds spilling out of the terminal as the New South Wales school holidays began. |
| On Sunday, flight monitors showed most departures from domestic and international terminals at Sydney airport were leaving on time. | On Sunday, flight monitors showed most departures from domestic and international terminals at Sydney airport were leaving on time. |
| But there were still some cancellations and delays, mostly affecting Qantas and Jetstar flights. The delays were not due to ongoing weather issues but the earlier disruptions and subsequent crew availability. Qantas had at least 20 cancellations on Sunday, the airline said. Jetstar had “a number” of cancellations. | |
| Sydney airport indicated it was smooth sailing on the ground, with the average time for passengers to get through domestic airport security between three and five minutes. | Sydney airport indicated it was smooth sailing on the ground, with the average time for passengers to get through domestic airport security between three and five minutes. |
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| Traffic controller Airservices Australia said it continued to closely monitor weather conditions to ensure safety. | Traffic controller Airservices Australia said it continued to closely monitor weather conditions to ensure safety. |
| The strong winds that caused nationwide travel disruptions have abated, with the only wind warning in NSW on Sunday for the Eden coastline, south of Sydney. | The strong winds that caused nationwide travel disruptions have abated, with the only wind warning in NSW on Sunday for the Eden coastline, south of Sydney. |
| The airport chaos caused thousands to scramble to find new flights, with 18 departures out of Sydney cancelled and dozens more delayed on Saturday due to wind gusts of up to 45km/h. There were also some staffing issues. | The airport chaos caused thousands to scramble to find new flights, with 18 departures out of Sydney cancelled and dozens more delayed on Saturday due to wind gusts of up to 45km/h. There were also some staffing issues. |
| More than 100 flights were cancelled on Friday and the disruption spread to airports across the country. | More than 100 flights were cancelled on Friday and the disruption spread to airports across the country. |
| Staffing problems in Queensland airports are still leading to slower processing times for those flying into the sunshine state, with no let-up in sight. Travellers are urged to give themselves more time. | Staffing problems in Queensland airports are still leading to slower processing times for those flying into the sunshine state, with no let-up in sight. Travellers are urged to give themselves more time. |
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| The Bureau of Meteorology recorded wind gusts of 30km/h at Sydney airport at 5.30pm on Saturday as conditions eased slightly from the 44km/h gusts recorded at 1pm. | The Bureau of Meteorology recorded wind gusts of 30km/h at Sydney airport at 5.30pm on Saturday as conditions eased slightly from the 44km/h gusts recorded at 1pm. |
| South-westerly winds averaging 15 to 20km/h – similar to those forecast for the airport on Saturday – were expected to continue on Sunday but ease throughout the day and into the afternoon. | South-westerly winds averaging 15 to 20km/h – similar to those forecast for the airport on Saturday – were expected to continue on Sunday but ease throughout the day and into the afternoon. |
| The ongoing impact of industry-wide disruptions was expected to cause more delays, a Virgin Australia spokesperson said. | The ongoing impact of industry-wide disruptions was expected to cause more delays, a Virgin Australia spokesperson said. |
| Flight Centre Australia’s managing director, Graham Turner, told Nine’s Today program the delays and cancellations would probably continue for the next six months due to staff shortages. | Flight Centre Australia’s managing director, Graham Turner, told Nine’s Today program the delays and cancellations would probably continue for the next six months due to staff shortages. |
| “It’s a problem not only with air traffic controllers – you know, the airlines have a shortage of pilots,” he said. | “It’s a problem not only with air traffic controllers – you know, the airlines have a shortage of pilots,” he said. |
| Additional reporting Josh Taylor | Additional reporting Josh Taylor |