Flights axed amid travel chaos as ‘bomb cyclone' looms over NSW
The 'bomb cyclone' or 'bombogenesis' system is expected to hit Sydney and significant stretches of the NSW coast from Tuesday, bringing significant rainfall and blistering winds.
At least 18 flights had been cancelled as of 7.30am on Tuesday, with routes between major cities Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, and Melbourne among those worst-affected.
A Sydney Airport spokesperson said the severe weather forecast was being closely monitored.
'There may be impacts to flight schedules, and we recommend passengers check with their airline regarding the status of their flight,' they said.
Qantas says they are also monitoring the weather event 'very closely' and anticipates 'some cancellations' in and out of Sydney.
The airline says customers will be contacted directly if there are changes to their flights, and that safety was always their top priority.
Virgin Australia issued a warning on Monday evening for travellers heading to or from Sydney and Newcastle as the storm system loomed closer.
'Forecast adverse weather conditions are likely to affect our Sydney and Newcastle schedule on Tuesday,' a spokesman said.
'The safety of our guests and crew is our highest priority and we encourage those travelling tomorrow to keep an eye on the status on their flight via our website or app.'
Sydney commuters have also warned of possible delays on the city's rail network due to the severe weather.
'Severe weather is predicted to impact the east coast of NSW tomorrow. If you're travelling on Sydney Trains or NSW TrainLink services, please ensure you take additional care on your journey and plan your trip before travelling,' a spokesperson said in a post to X.
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