14 Aug 2023 | 08:22 AM UTC
Australia: Flight operations resume at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Aug. 14 after temporary suspension /update 1
Flights operations resume at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Australia, Aug. 14 after temporary suspension. Lingering disruptions likely.
Event
Authorities have resumed normal flight operations at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) as of the afternoon of Aug. 14 after previously suspending operations due to an unruly passenger aboard Malaysia Airlines (MH) Flight 122. Authorities have not yet detained the perpetrator and the plane continues to remain stationary on the runway.
Increased security is likely until investigations end. Lingering disruptions are possible as airlines work to clear passenger backlogs.
Advice
Reconfirm the status of flights via SYD before checking out of accommodation Aug. 14.
