Travellers face lengthy delays at Sydney and Melbourne airports before long weekend

Holidaymakers have been confronted by queues at the nation's two largest air hubs, with about 180,000 people passing through security gates on Friday

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Tens of thousands of Australians are flocking to airports across the nation for a getaway over the Queen's birthday long weekend, sparking queues and delays.

Melbourne airport is bracing for its busiest day since the Covid-19 pandemic hit, with more than 95,000 passengers expected to travel on Friday.