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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Elias Visontay and Australian Associated Press

Sydney airport warns delays could last weeks on third day of travel chaos

Long queues and delays have continued at Sydney Aiport for a third day amid staff shortages and an Easter travel rush.
Long queues and delays have continued at Sydney aiport for a third day amid staff shortages and an Easter travel rush. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP

Long queues at Sydney airport’s domestic terminals have continued for a third day, with some passengers missing international connections, as the airport warns delays resulting from a surge in travellers and a shortfall in security staff could continue for weeks.

Chaotic scenes were reported in the departure halls as early as 4.30am on Saturday, with some frustrated travellers, many of whom heeded the pleas of airport chiefs to arrive at least two hours before their domestic flight was due to take off, claiming only one security line was operating.

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