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This week, Bonza has blamed the industry’s ongoing talent shortage for a rash of cancellations that have left passengers stranded. They weren’t the only ones, with controversy surrounding whether or not Australia has enough air traffic controllers following delays and cancellations affecting NSW’s school holiday getaway. This week, Adam, Chris and Jake ask what’s going wrong and what can be done to fix it.  Plus, Air New Zealand jumps in to help spurned Taylor Swift fans reach the singer’s concert in Australia.
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