Thousands of travelers are set to face lengthy delays with Jetstar cancelling more flights due to strikes.
Thousands of travellers are set to face lengthy delays after Jetstar on Wednesday announced the cancellation of more flights due to worker strikes.
Up to 28 domestic flights will be cancelled across the country from Thursday morning as hundreds of baggage handlers and ground crew prepare to walk off the job. The action is in response to failed attempts to resolve an ongoing wage dispute. Image: News Corp Australia
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