Melbourne Airport has reported a decline in domestic travellers in 2011 as international travel rose strongly on the back of booming Asian tourism. Nearly 6.6 million international passengers travelled through the airport in 2011, an 11 per cent increase over 2010. Headlining the growth, Chinese passengers were up 23 per cent as China Southern, China
The largest single-structure car park in the southern hemisphere was set to open today at Brisbane Airport. The nine story, 5000 space, $180 million park is part of a $350 million upgrade to the airport’s terminal precinct. In addition to the car park, the upgrade will see new roads around the Domestic Terminal and an
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for a third airport to be built near Melbourne. “It would be a good idea if we had two domestic airports either side of Melbourne,” chamber spokesman Chris James told ABC News. “We’ve already got one at Avalon; we will need one on the south-east as
Sydney Airport has launched a web page where aeroplane enthusiasts can share photos of aircraft and information on the best places for plane spotting. The site includes information on different aircraft models, tracking aircraft registrations, security and restricted areas, runways and links to radio frequencies. Users are also encourage to share information on how to
The NSW government will continue its opposition to a second international airport in Sydney despite reports that a site to the city’s west has emerged as a leading option under a joint federal-state study. According to a report by News Limited, the Nepean option – covering Luddenham, Wallacia and Greendale – has pulled “streets ahead”
Sydney Airport has launched an iPhone app and a Facebook page as it rolls out a major public relations effort in support of its proposed terminal overhaul. The iPhone app will allow users to check flight schedules and access real-time arrival and departure updates. Users can also subscribe to a particular flight and have updates
