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11 August 2026

Passengers hit by major delays at Sydney and Melbourne amid air traffic control staff shortage

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Passengers hit by major delays at Sydney and Melbourne amid air traffic control staff shortage

Passengers are facing major delays at Sydney and Melbourne airports after air traffic control staffing shortages caused widespread disruption.

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