Flyers face hold-ups with airport strikes
The Australian


Air travellers are bracing for delays at domestic and some international airports across the country as custom officials and staff go on strike as part of ongoing pay disputes.   :-?

Unionised border force workers will walk off the job at Cairns and Perth international airports and Townsville, Darwin and Adelaide domestic airports on Tuesday, ahead of further action by Brisbane and Melbourne workers on Wednesday.

The strike action come ahead of Easter Thursday's major 24-hour stoppage at airports and cruise ship terminals nationwide.

The Community and Public Sector Union says the campaign is the latest step towards resolving a two-year industrial dispute with the federal government over work conditions.

Industrial action at airports are expected to continue beyond Easter with rolling strikes planned for the weeks to come.

Passengers have been warned to expect delays and are advised to arrive at least three hours before their departure time.

AFFECTED AIRPORTS

* Cairns Airport (0400-1200, 1700-midnight)

* Townsville Airport (0900-1100)

* Perth Airport- International terminal (0300-1100, 1600-midnight)

* Adelaide Airport (0500-1300, 1600-midnight)

* Darwin Airport (0200-1000, 1300-midnight)