Adelaide Airport Baggage System Crashes, Delays Thousands

0:00Adelaide Airport hit a major snag this morning when its baggage conveyor system crashed right at dawn. Thousands of passengers lined up from 5am, facing manual check-ins that delay 14 flights by 20 to 30 minutes each. Domestic and international travelers got stuck in massive cues, snaking through the terminal. The glitch stemmed from an IT networking fault, forcing staff to reroute all bags through the oversized facility until things got fixed just before. 7am. Most boats who showed up early still took off late, turning a smooth start into a headache. Passengers vented frustration over wrecked morning plans. One traveler worried their delay might make them miss a cruise ship to Hawaii. Line stretched into baggage claim, and the chaos highlighted how one breakdown ripples through the whole operation. This marks the latest in at least half a dozen similar breakdowns over the past year, tied to a major baggage upgrade now wrapping up. Airport reps apologize for the extra disruptions in this live environment project, promising it'll soon match top Australian hubs for seamless.

1:04Check-ins. Some bags even missed their flights, so affected passengers might need to track down their luggage later. With the upgrade finishing next month, smoother skies could be ahead for Adelaide flyers. Adelaide news today. Powered by AI bringing you what matters. I'm Cory with the story.