Sydney airport warns delays could last weeks on third day of travel chaos
by Elias Visontay and Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#5Y08D)
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Long queues at Sydney airport's domestic terminals have continued for a third day, with some passengers missing international connections, as the airport warns delays resulting from a surge in travellers and a shortfall in security staff could continue for weeks.
Chaotic scenes were reported in the departure halls as early as 4.30am on Saturday, with some frustrated travellers, many of whom heeded the pleas of airport chiefs to arrive at least two hours before their domestic flight was due to take off, claiming only one security line was operating.
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