QantasLink ground staff are on strike today, disrupting regional flights and air freight services at major Australian airports. The strike, led by the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU), is a 24-hour walkout by ground services and freight handling staff.

Regional passenger connections and freight operations are being affected at Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth airports. The industrial action is part of ongoing disputes over wage suppression, understaffing, and employment terms.

Qantas Group has deployed contingency staff and re-routed priority cargo, but operational bottlenecks remain at affected airports. The strike is part of broader tensions between Qantas management and ground operations personnel over workplace conditions and pay.

The strike is impacting flight schedules, with some regional connections being consolidated or delayed. Airports are experiencing delays in baggage sorting and freight loading.

The dispute is linked to past outsourcing of ground handling roles and ongoing wage negotiations. The Fair Work Commission is overseeing the industrial action, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks and safety mandates.