Travellers face major delays at Sydney Airport
Travellers are facing major delays at Sydney Airport this morning due to security staff calling in sick.
Lines looped through the domestic terminal and spilled out the door leaving travellers frustrated and concerned about missing flights.
The cause of today's delays is staff calling in sick meaning security screening lanes couldn't be opened.
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Delays were sparked by security staff calling in sick. 9News
Line wrapped through the airport and out the door. 9News
A Sydney Airport spokesperson apologised for the lengthy delays.
"Our security contractor has had significant staff sick leave today, meaning some security screening lanes were not able to be opened," a spokesperson for Sydney Airport said.
"We have customer service staff on the ground bringing passengers forward according to flight priority.
"We are sorry about the disruption and we are working hard to get everyone on their way."
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The airport has pulled people out for flight priority. 9News
Travellers are warned to leave extra time when heading to the airport. Nine
Travellers waited up to an hour to get through security.
"It's a bit excessive but we have to put up with what we put up with," one traveller said.
"It's ridiculous I can't believe it," another traveller added.
It's not the first time Sydney Airport has faced long queues and delays as the site battles staff shortages.
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