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Major reforms have been announced for Sydney Airport, hoping to address issues with flight cancellations and delays. A “recovery period” following severe weather or other major interruptions will be introduced, allowing more flights for a maximum of two hours at the airport following a disruption, so flight backlogs are cleared faster and passengers won’t have to wait as long for their delayed flights to take off.
Dean Long said the reforms are “a significant step towards fostering an environment that delivers tangible benefits for everyone involved in and reliant on travel in Australia”. “We all know that passengers bear what are often significant out-of-pocket costs and lose valuable time due to cancellations,” he said. “The opportunity cost for delayed passengers is usually significant, particularly for business travellers.
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