Sydney Airport's warning for passengers amid two separate staff strikes
Passengers travelling from Sydney Airport today are being warned to arrive with extra time before their flight, as two separate strikes impact airport security and ground services.
Two separate staff strikes at Sydney Airport have caused disruption for passengers. About 400 security staff and hundreds of ground service employees from two Qantas freight subsidiary companies went on strike this morning, over stalled pay negotiations. The Transport Workers Union (TWU) says the workers are calling for more guaranteed hours and a wage increase.
Passengers traveling through Sydney Airport are being urged to arrive early for their flights and stay alert for messages from their airline. The TWU has also planned additional stoppages tonight from 6pm and on Monday, during the first day of the state's school holidays. Some baggage handlers at Sydney Airport also joined the strike, calling for better working conditions.
A Qantas spokesperson said the airline has contingency plans in place and is not expecting disruptions to customers' flights. However, some passengers have expressed frustration with the delays, while union officials have criticized the use of untrained casuals for security checks during the strikes.
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