Dozens of flights cancelled at Sydney and Melbourne airports as industry struggles with staff shortages

Multiple airlines experience delays due to crew absences while Qantas technical glitch left passengers waiting for hours

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Widespread flight cancellations across multiple airlines have frustrated travellers at Sydney and Melbourne airports on Monday, as the industry grapples with staffing shortages as well as a technology glitch that affected Qantas flights on Sunday.

Across Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Rex, 23 domestic flights were cancelled out of Sydney airport on Monday.