Melbourne Airport ground stop clears but flights face 20-40 minute delays
Airservices Australia lifted a 20-minute ground stop on Friday afternoon after congestion and weather forced all inbound flights to pause.
Why it mattersThousands of passengers were stuck on planes or waiting to depart, with many arriving late to their destinations.
AustraliaAnyone flying to Melbourne on Friday afternoon experienced unexpected delays or missed connections; the disruption highlighted capacity constraints at Australia's second-busiest airport.
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