Bumpy start to holidays for travellers as Qantas staff shortage leads to luggage lag

Union says long queues and baggage delays will continue until workers' conditions are protected through federal regulation

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Qantas passengers are starting their holidays without their bags, as the airline strains under demand.

The delays have forced travellers to spend hundreds of dollars on new clothes with some waiting almost a week for bags to arrive.