Over 350,000 prospects travelled by way of Sydney with Qantas and Jetstar this weekend, at a time when COVID-19 circumstances are quickly rising throughout the nation.
The impacts of the newest outbreak are being felt throughout the journey sector, with employee shortages on the airport on account of workers isolation resulting in delays and lengthy queues.
Nevertheless, Qantas reported 85 per cent of its flights have left inside an hour of their scheduled departure time.
In a press release, Qantas Home and Worldwide chief govt Andrew David admitted the airline is "completely not delivering the service that our prospects anticipate."
He mentioned among the criticism "fails to consider" what's taking place within the business globally.
"The reality is that the difficulties we face now are due to COVID and flu associated illness, in addition to a particularly tight labour market," he mentioned.
"It is a tough reality that airways, airports, air visitors management companies and virtually each enterprise in Australia and around the globe is experiencing."
"We're working arduous to proactively handle this problem."
He warned of "just a few extra bumps alongside the way in which."
Airways are warning prospects to reach two hours earlier than flying home, and three hours earlier than flying abroad.