Travellers warned of Sydney Airport delays, more than 150 flights impacted
Delays to dozens of flights in and out of Sydney Airport this morning are impacting thousands of passengers, with Airservices Australia saying it is managing roster issues.
Passengers are currently experiencing delays at Sydney Airport due to roof constraints in the air traffic control tower, managed by Airservices Australia. Over 150 flights have been impacted this morning, with the airport warning of delays spanning both international and domestic terminals. The chief executive of Australia's airline industry group stated that more than 150 flights have been affected.
Both Qantas and Virgin Australia have reported delays to some of their Sydney-bound flights, with Qantas experiencing about 95 delays, including 25 QantasLink services. Airservices Australia spokesperson explained that reduced air traffic movement rates are being managed, but the issue is expected to disrupt flight schedules across the network.
The spokesperson advised passengers to check with their airlines for the latest updates. Industry group CEO Stephen Beckett confirmed that the problem stems from roster constraints in the air traffic control tower, impacting both international and domestic flights. He acknowledged that over 150 delays have been reported this morning, placing significant pressure on the network and impacting the entire national and international network.
Sydney Airport has urged passengers to monitor their airline's communication channels for real-time updates.
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