Most domestic and international departures on time after two troublesome days but Qantas still reported 20 cancellations on Sunday
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Flights departing Australia’s busiest airport are mostly back on schedule after two chaotic days of cancellations and delays caused by poor weather and a lack of staff, although Qantas still reported at least 20 cancellations on Sunday.
Strong winds forced the cancellation of dozens of flights out of Sydney airport on Friday and Saturday with pilots limited to a single runway due to high winds. The knock-on effect led to huge crowds spilling out of the terminal as the New South Wales school holidays began.
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