
Scenes of joy as Australia's international travel restarts after nearly 20 months
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Australia's international borders reopened on Monday, ending nearly 20 months of tough restrictions and sparking emotional scenes at Sydney and Melbourne airports as people reunited with their loved ones.
Sydney (CNN) — Australia's international borders reopened on Monday, ending nearly 20 months of tough restrictions and sparking emotional scenes at Sydney and Melbourne airports as people reunited with their loved ones.
At Sydney airport, passengers on flights from Singapore and Los Angeles were met with hugs and tears.
Partners tearfully reunited, some holding flowers, others brandishing signs. One woman sobbed as she embraced her daughter in the arrivals hall in Sydney after returning from Los Angeles. "I love you so much," she said.

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