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Chaos at Sydney Airport: E-Gate Hiccup Leads to Kilometre-Long Delays

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Tech glitch causes chaos at Sydney Airport with customers queuing for a kilometre due to e-gate outage. Nationwide issue resolved after significant delays at Sydney and Brisbane airports.

Chaos erupted at Sydney International Airport when a technical issue with immigration e-gates led to major delays, with customers queuing for a kilometre as technicians worked frantically to resolve the problem. The nationwide e-gate outage caused significant disruptions at both Sydney and Brisbane airports, leaving travellers frustrated and stranded in long queues. Fortunately, after a chaotic scene unfolded, the border force announced that the issue had been resolved, bringing relief to impacted passengers.

In the midst of the chaos, travellers faced an unexpected challenge as they navigated through the airport with delays impacting their schedules. The scenes of customers lining up for an unusually long distance highlighted the reliance on technology in modern travel and the potential risks of technical failures. Despite the inconvenience, passengers showed resilience and patience, waiting for the situation to be rectified.

Interestingly, this e-gate outage sheds light on the importance of robust airport infrastructure and the need for efficient crisis management protocols in the face of unexpected technical glitches. As airports continue to enhance their technology for smoother operations, incidents like these serve as reminders of the vulnerabilities in the system and the crucial role of quick interventions to mitigate disruptions.

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