‘Delays, delays, delays’: Airports, airlines brace for Easter travel chaos

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Melbourne Airport, Qantas and Virgin are warning travellers to arrive two hours ahead of departure as they brace for huge passenger volumes.

Victorians planning to fly interstate over the Easter break have been warned to expect a blow-out in airport delays and wait times, particularly with Qantas, as huge passenger volumes clash with a shortage of baggage handlers.

Processing times will be even longer than usual, with lengthy queues expected for check-in and security. Virgin Australia issued a similar warning about lengthy wait times. “The sudden increase in travellers and workforce challenges related to the pandemic will likely lead to travellers experiencing longer than usual queues,” it said.

 

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Its MELBOURNE, stuff up after stuff up. Even the ambulance system is up shit creek without a paddle.

Hmm, maybe if baggage handlers were paid at a reasonable rate, then there might not be a shortage.

Vaccine mandates have to go. They aren't helping public health, they are just annoying the population and business who can't get served or service properly.

Airline bosses wanted restrictions lifted well time to shine

Mmm you need staff to run a business, who would have thought...

And the airports are blaming it on inexperienced travellers! WTF!

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