Western Sydney welcomes first test flight
Western Sydney Airport has welcomed its first flight — in a major milestone for the gateway almost 80 years in the planning.
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Uber change hits major Aussie airport
Australia’s largest airport has announced a massive shake-up to its kerbside pick-up options.
Turkish Airlines’ non-stop flight plan unveiled
Turkish Airlines is upping the ante on Qantas with plans to become the first carrier to fly non-stop between Sydney and Europe.
Western Sydney Airport snares Singapore Airlines with 24 hour offering
Could Singapore Airlines’ commitment to fly out of Western Sydney Airport be the precursor to domestic flights by the carrier?
Airport slots a target for reform in aviation white paper
The government will review its own travel policies and take a tougher approach to Sydney airport slots, in a campaign to promote more competition in the domestic airline industry.
ASX up as Kogan, ABB gain; Endeavour sinks after reporting
Ciarán Carruthers to leave Crown. Downgrades loom for Bendigo Bank, NIB. Perpetual’s impairment weighs. Kogan soars. Aussie Broadband jumps on first dividend. Kelsian tanks on capex guidance. Aviation reforms to improve competition.
Major airport braces for strike chaos
Up to 100 flights at Australia’s busiest airport could be impacted as more than 50 workers get ready for a 12-hour strike on Friday.
Chaos as flights cancelled at Sydney Airport
Several flights in and out of the airport have been cancelled throwing travel plans into chaos.
Key figure missing from Olympic plane
A key figure was missing as Olympians touched down at Sydney airport on Wednesday morning to emotional welcomes from loved ones.
Two books to buy if your flight is delayed
I was flying Qantas Economy, row 10, and all around me were noses in books. My flight turned into a Book Club at 20,000 feet.
Racing identity’s court win after coke scheme
A disgraced racing personality turned drug tycoon has learned his fate after a desperate bid to slash his almost three decade prison sentence.
Racing identity’s court win after coke scheme
A disgraced racing personality turned drug tycoon has learned his fate after a desperate bid to slash his almost three decade prison sentence.
Airport oddities to be auctioned off
From a wedding dress to lightsabres, thousands of unclaimed items from Australia’s busiest airport will be up for grabs in a charity sale.
Reviewer’s curious side hustle as Tink’s campaigner
Heidi Richards is the lauded independent reviewer used by the government and Treasury for a secret, internal review. But did they know of the work she’s been doing for Teal MP Kylea Tink?
Charter Hall lands at Western Sydney airport
The plans for a business centre at Sydney’s new gateway show that big companies are getting into the swing of airport development.
Sydney storms deliver air travel chaos
Wild weather has already caused 100 flight cancellations and delays of up to four hours for Friday flyers.
Why airport charges give passengers a hard landing
Tensions between airlines and airports are growing after Sydney Airport posted a record profit and Qantas accused Auckland Airport of building the ‘Taj Mahal’.
Man charged over wild find in carry-on
Wine bottles, herbal tea and bath salts have been allegedly used to try and smuggle more than 20kg of meth through Australia’s busiest airport.
Super funds’ $4bn airport precinct logistics deal
A mega-sale to UniSuper and superannuation fund-backed manger ISPT sweeps away the last vestige of a China-backed plan for a city on the doorstep of the new Western Sydney airport.
Why Western Sydney Airport will be tower free
When Western Sydney Airport opens in 2026 it will be missing a feature every other controlled airfield in Australia has.
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