Sydney Airport a ghost town as more than 90 flights cancelled

Sydney Airport is waking up as a ghost town this morning as more than 90 flights arriving into the city have been cancelled today.

The stack of flight cancellations has sent school holiday travel plans into disarray after states and territories slammed their borders shut to Sydneysiders yesterday, as the Bondi coronavirus cluster ballooned to 31.

The border measures prevent Sydneysiders from entering all states and territories, unless for limited exemptions or in some cases if they undertake quarantine.

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The last flight from Sydney left for Brisbane at 9.45pm last night. While the final flight departed for Melbourne at 9pm.

Victoria's Department of Health declared seven Sydney LGAs red zones on Tuesday night, meaning only Victorian residents can enter the state and they must quarantine at home for 14 days.

The state's Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton warned travellers they would be hit with fines if they tried to breach travel restrictions and enter Victoria without a valid permit.

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People who attempted to enter via an airport or seaport unlawfully would also have to stay in hotel quarantine until their return transport is arranged.

Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young similarly said the state was taking a cautious approach amid the surge in cases in NSW.

"I know this is a difficult time, but my priority is always the health and safety of Queenslanders," Dr Young said.

Western Australia and South Australia have put in place border restrictions for the entire state.

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