Australia’s two busiest airports have posted healthy gains in international passengers led by a strong rise in the number of Chinese visitors. Melbourne Airport said the number of overseas travellers through Tullamarine in October rose 10.2 per cent to 764,998, compared with the prior corresponding period. Meanwhile, Sydney Airport said international passengers passing through its
Virgin Australia has opened the doors to its new $300 million home at Perth Airport. While passengers will have to wait until November 22 to experience the new Terminal 1 Domestic Pier, Virgin chief executive John Borghetti and Perth Airport chief executive Brad Geatches gave media a tour of the new facilities on Friday morning.
Train links to the proposed airport at Badgerys Creek are the subject of a new joint study from the federal and NSW state governments. In addition to the rail transport needs of the airport, the “rail options plan” will also consider the broader transport network required to support the growth in Western Sydney, Deputy Prime Minister
Hainan Airlines is returning to Sydney for the first time since 2012 with service from Xi’an over summer. Sydney Airport has confirmed Hainan’s two flights a week between Sydney and Xi’an were due to commence on December 23 and operate until the end of March 2016 with Airbus A330-200s. Hainan launched flights to Sydney in January
Jetstar has joined Tigerair Australia at Melbourne Tullamarine’s new Terminal 4. The Qantas-owned low-cost carrier set up shop in the new terminal, which features 36 automated checkin kiosks and 18 bag drop units, as well as a larger departures lounge and more shopping and food choices, on Tuesday morning. Jetstar will have priority access to
It has been a mixed day for travellers at Australia’s international airports, who have been forced to deal with a 24-hour strike from Australian Border Force (ABF) staff as part of a pay dispute with the government. About 5,000 ABF staff stayed away from work on Monday, affecting operations at eight international airports. Reports from
