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Sydney Airport security staff strike twice on Friday: what flyers must know

SYDNEY AIRPORT

Sydney Airport hit by two strikes

Security staff stopped work twice on Friday. Screening stayed open, but lines moved slow.

THE TIMES

Two four-hour walkouts

The first walkout ran from 6 to 10 in the morning. The second ran from 5 to 9 at night.

WHERE IT HIT

Both terminals affected

The walkouts hit domestic and international terminals. Screening ran at reduced capacity.

THE WORKERS

Who stopped work

Hundreds of Certis screeners stopped work. Certis runs security checks at Sydney Airport.

THE UNION

The union called the action

The Transport Workers Union speaks for the screeners. Talks on Thursday did not settle the dispute.

THE DEMANDS

What workers want

The union wants more full-time jobs. It wants fairer rosters and stable hours.

THE DISPUTE

The hours cut claim

The union says Certis planned to cut minimum hours by six per week. Certis says it made a fresh offer.

THE BACKDROP

Not the first stoppage

Certis staff also walked off in late September. That round involved a reported 400 staff.

FLYER ADVICE

Arrive much earlier

Leave time for long security lines. Check your flight status before you leave home.

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA

Virgin lets some flyers move

Some Sydney flyers can move to Saturday, October 17. On Virgin-run flights, the fee and fare gap are waived.

QANTAS

Qantas offers fee-free changes

Fee-free changes apply to some bookings made before October 16. The new flight must keep the same route and cabin.

IF IT GOES WRONG

If your flight is cancelled

Act fast. Ask the airline for a new flight or a refund. Keep all receipts for food and hotels.

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