Singapore Airlines (SIA) says it will adjust flight times to Canberra and Wellington as part of efforts to open up the route to more connection opportunities beyond its Singapore hub. SIA commenced flying a Singapore-Canberra-Wellington rotation four times a week in September 2016 on what it termed the “Capital Express” route using Boeing 777-200s configured with 38 angled
Gold Coast Airport says the federal government has approved its 2017 Master Plan, which details improvements to the facility over the next 20 years to cater for the projected increase in passenger numbers. The airport’s chief operating officer Marion Charlton said the Master Plan was focused on growth in new aviation infrastructure and commercial facilities over the next
Sydney Airport has posted its highest monthly increase in international travellers so far in calendar 2017 as airlines add more flights and upgauge equipment on existing routes. The airport said on Thursday the number of international travellers passing through its terminals rose 9.7 per cent to 1.23 million in June, compared with the prior corresponding
Adelaide Airport says the new on-site hotel is on track to open its doors by the end of 2018 as construction on the facility gets underway. The 165-room Atura Hotel is being built by Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)-listed group Event Hospitality and Entertainment at a cost of $50 million. The project, including direct access by
The Australian Airports Association (AAA) has opened nominations for its annual awards to recognise excellence among the nation’s airports. Award categories include Small Regional Aerodrome of the Year, Large Regional Airport of the Year, Major Airport of the Year, Capital City Airport of the Year and Corporate Project of the Year. Further, a separate innovation
Queensland Airports Ltd has appointed a former Tigerair Australia executive as its new general manager for business development and marketing. Adam Rowe, who was commercial director at the Virgin Australia-owned low-cost carrier, has made the move from Melbourne to the Gold Coast to take up the new position. Rowe, who has been with Tigerair and
