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Delays expected for Qantas passengers

Thousands of Qantas passengers are expected to face flight cancellations and delays today, despite union members calling off a nationwide strike.

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Baggage handlers and ground staff were due to walk off the job for two-hours across the country this afternoon, as part of an ongoing dispute with the airline over pay and conditions.

But the Transport Workers Union called off the stoppages yesterday afternoon, describing the move as a gesture of good faith.

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However, the airline says it's too late, because it's already published a new flight schedule, which included 17 cancelled flights and 29 delayed flights.

The airline says the flight changes are expected to affect more than 5,700 passengers.


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