09 Mar 2018 | 12:10 PM UTC
Australia: Technical problems delay flights at Sydney Airport March 9
Technical issues at Sidney Airport morning of March 9 causes hours of delays impacting thousands of travelers; issue since resolved
Event
A technical issue that occurred on the morning of Friday, March 9 (local time), resulted in significant disruptions at Sydney International Airport (SYD). The problem resulted in delays affecting departures, along with long queues and crowded conditions in the two affected terminals. The airport has since resumed processing passengers without specifying the details of the morning glitch. Residual disruptions remain possible.
Context
A technical issue affecting the air traffic control system grounded flights at the same airport in September 2017. SYD is Australia's busiest airport, handling over 42 million passengers in 2017 and serving 46 domestic and 43 international destinations.
Advice
Travelers are advised to confirm the status of their flights prior to departure for the airport.
