Travellers are warned to expect extensive delays. 9News
The airport has said it is expecting 2.1 million people to pass through from today to July 14, compared to 1.7 million over the busy Easter period.Sydney Airport has issued a similar warning to customers, forecasting another 2.1 million people through the airport from June 27 to July 17.
Meanwhile, a memo from Swissport, a contractor for Qantas, has revealed that baggage handlers will be paid an extra $50 a day until the end of the year.Airports have struggled to cope with passenger demand after what amounts to a two-year industry shutdown.Passengers are advised to get to the airport about two hours early for a domestic flight and three hours ahead of an international flight.
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