Holidays and Airport 'Chaos' since COVID

[AIRwin]

Now at BNE it was even quicker, although the premium entry was not open for some reason, but I guess it wasn't really needed, I went through security in about 8 mins.

Not open on weekends...

 

[serfty]

Sunday morning arrived at SYD International 6:18am, had BP 6:25 and was in QF First lounge 6:40!

It was busy with plenty of auto emigration gates working, the only real delay was 10 minutes at x-ray due to a few "not match fit" PAX.

 

[OATEK]

Flew out of BER for LCY on Friday, where there were minimal queues. The flight was delayed 1:20, but that was from an issue earlier in the day. BER was quiet in the international section (eg where you must pass through immigration). At LCY, minimal delay for a checked bag, and eGates worked a treat. So pretty easy really, and we walked out straight on to the DLR.

 

[Captain Halliday]

I’m flying BNExSYD-ZQN later this week.

Being the start of school holidays I didn’t want to push MCT, so SYD-BNE is Friday evening with SYD-ZQN on Saturday.

Am I asking for trouble checking a bag right through to ZQN?

Do I reduce the chance of a stuff up/lost bag by collecting Fri night and then checking Sat morning?

 

[astrosly]

I’m flying BNExSYD-ZQN later this week.

Being the start of school holidays I didn’t want to push MCT, so SYD-BNE is Friday evening with SYD-ZQN on Saturday.

Am I asking for trouble checking a back right through to ZQN?

Do I reduce the chance of a stuff up/lost bag by collecting Fri night and then checking Sat morning?

You have to collect bag Fri and check it in on Sat. SYD does not allow through check for next day departures, something like no storage facility when airport is closed over night IIRC

 

[JohnK]

Sunday morning arrived at SYD International 6:18am, had BP 6:25 and was in QF First lounge 6:40!

It was busy with plenty of auto emigration gates working, the only real delay was 10 minutes at x-ray due to a few "not match fit" PAX.

I'm not sure I would class myself as "not match fit".

Seems like they are choosing guinea pigs for the new scanners and letting the rest through via the old scanners. Really disappointing experience as belongings become out of sight.

 

[serfty]

I'm not sure I would class myself as "not match fit".

Seems like they are choosing guinea pigs for the new scanners and letting the rest through via the old scanners. Really disappointing experience as belongings become out of sight.

It wasn't so much the use of WTMD's and who were chosen*, it was the use of the luggage tubs and scanners and people leaving something in their pockets.

* although just about all had to use the new scanners.

 

[AIRwin]

Amsterdam Airport’s CEO to Step Down Amid Travel Chaos

Schiphol Airport’s Dick Benschop is stepping down as chief executive of the Dutch hub as the airport continues to struggle with long lines and flight cancelations caused by a staffing shortage.

www.bloomberg.com

 

[jrfsp]

Dozens of flights cancelled as weather causes chaos at Sydney Airport

Airservices Australia says weather conditions are likely to cause two of three runways at Sydney to close, after more than 50 flights have been cancelled.

www.abc.net.au

 

[SYD]

Dozens of flights cancelled as weather causes chaos at Sydney Airport

Airservices Australia says weather conditions are likely to cause two of three runways at Sydney to close, after more than 50 flights have been cancelled.

www.abc.net.au

Just in time for the early starters on school hols…

 

[RooFlyer]

At ~3pm the security queues were minimal at SYD Qantas domestic.

 

[jrfsp]

Aviation firefighters' union threatens plane-grounding strike during holiday season

The United Firefighters Union will open a ballot to vote on whether to hold a strike, which could ground the entire country's aviation industry.

www.abc.net.au

This would be very disruptive

 

[jrfsp]

Aviation firefighters' union threatens plane-grounding strike during holiday season

The United Firefighters Union will open a ballot to vote on whether to hold a strike, which could ground the entire country's aviation industry.

www.abc.net.au

This would be very disruptive

Not looking good

Holiday travel chaos looms as airport firefighters vote to strike

Members of the aviation branch of the United Firefighters Union voted 93 per cent in favour of work stoppages between two and 12 hours, and also upheld a no-confidence motion in Airservices Australia.

australianaviation.com.au

 

[jrfsp]

Airport firefighters cleared to strike over Christmas after Fair Work win

The country’s airport firefighters have been granted an extended window to take protected industrial action as stoush over safety and pay concerns continues.

www.theage.com.au

 

[Saab34]

This Covid wave might become problematic over the next month or two with staff absenteeism. My workplace has been smashed in the last fortnight, my family also.

Whilst I understand is no isolation periods, most staff in my workplace are still taking 5-7 days off. Has been a few disagreements over staff asking for xx days off between management and staff also.

 

[AIRwin]

Hope this is the last for the year:

Melbourne Airport terminals flooded, flights grounded as wild weather hits city

Passengers’ Christmas travel plans are in disarray after two storms hit the airport – rain gushed into busy terminals, and lightning grounded flights and diverted international arrivals.

www.theage.com.au

 

[jakeseven7]

Sydney Airport is looking scary today, especially the domestic budget terminal…..

 

[jrfsp]

Fog in mel this morn….fun continues…looks like QF22 diverted

 

[jpp42]

Sydney Airport is looking scary today, especially the domestic budget terminal…..

Are you referring to T3 Qantas terminal? ;-)

 

[Rugby]

All good at SYD T3 ‘budget terminal’ mid morning today