Passport system outage causes major delays at Australian airports.

International travelers at Australian airports are dealing with big delays today due to a nationwide passport system outage. The issue, affecting the Australian Border Force systems, has led to long lines at places like Sydney and Melbourne airports, where passengers are being processed manually.

While inbound and outbound queues are longer than usual, flight schedules haven’t been heavily impacted. Passengers are still being advised to check their flight status and allow extra time if they’re heading to the T1 International Terminal.

The Australian Border Force has brought in extra officers to help process travelers manually and keep things moving as smoothly as possible. They’ve stated that the issue is being worked on, with systems gradually coming back online.

Though wait times at border control are stretching out, flight delays are minimal so far. Airport authorities are apologizing for the inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s patience as they work to resolve the outage.