Australia: Nationwide disruptions due to system-wide outages at airports Apr. 29

Event

Widespread disruptions at airports nationwide are being reported as of 09:30 (local time) of Monday, April 29, amid a computer outage impacting the processing of inbound and outbound passengers. An IT malfunction rendered passport control gates at international airports inoperable, affecting passengers as early as 06:00 on Monday. Officials at Sydney Airport (SYD) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) have announced that their operations have been affected. Other major international airports also use the same system and may be affected, though a representative from Perth International Airport (PER) stated they were not experiencing problems. It remains unclear when normal operations will resume as Australian Border Force and the Department of Home Affairs work to resolve the issue; disruptions, including flight delays, cancelations, and crowded conditions, are likely to persist in the coming hours and days.

Advice

Individuals are advised to monitor developments to the situation, confirm flight reservations prior to departure for the airport, and contact their airline directly for more information.