Storm impacts on airline passengers

Severe storms disrupted operations at Sydney Airport last night causing disruptions and delays to flight schedules.

No dispensation from curfew arrangements was provided and a number of flights were cancelled.

Arrangements for the accommodation of passengers is subject to the policy of the airline which has cancelled a flight. 

Virgin Blue provided accommodation for some passengers and other passengers made their own arrangements such as returning home.

The T2 Domestic Terminal is not operated on a 24-hour basis and, for security reasons, normally closes soon after the curfew commences at 11.00pm.

Announcements were made that a 24 hour waiting area was available in the International Terminal and some Jetstar passengers went there.  This area has access to toilets and other amenities.

Last night the T2 closing time was extended to around 1.00am. 

At this time there were approximately 20 Jetstar passengers still in the terminal and no Jetstar staff were in attendance.   People were again advised that a 24 hour waiting area was available in the International Terminal and some passengers departed the area in taxis. 

Sydney Airport is concerned about this incident and understands the upset that has been expressed by the Jetstar passengers involved. 

Source:TransportWeekly