Jul 5, 2026 – 3.37pmA continuing air traffic control staff shortage led to more flight delays in Australia’s busiest airport, in Sydney, on Sunday morning at the start of the peak school holiday period.Airservices Australia, the government-owned organisation responsible for safely and efficiently managing air traffic space, was blamed for the delays. It was unable to keep the air traffic control tower staffed properly at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport as workers called in sick.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Sick air traffic controllers force Sydney Airport flight delays
Both domestic and international departures were postponed as the school holidays started due to a staff shortage at the nation’s largest air hub.
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