AdvertisementPoliticsFederalAirports We’re used to airport queues and delays, but safety is not negotiable The Herald's View August 10, 2026 — 3:51pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Share A A AYou’re due to fly out of Sydney airport for your dream holiday, so you show up in good time for the flight. When you go to check in, you’re in a long, long queue. A crew member was injured, and there was damage to the connection between the Qatar jet’s nose gear and aircraft tug, according to the Air Traffic Safety Board. And it was only a day after air traffic controller shortages caused havoc at the airport, causing flight delays and cancellations.