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Sydney's New $4 Billion Airport Opens With Few Flights
Sydney's new $4 billion airport opens with minimal flights as demand remains uncertain.
In brief
Sydney's new $4 billion airport opens with minimal flights as demand remains uncertain. Sydney's Western Sydney International airport opens with few flights despite plans for 8.4 million annual passengers by 2030. Originally reported by mint.
New $4 Billion Airport Opens
Sydney's Western Sydney International airport opens with first passenger flight on Sunday.
Few Airlines Join
Only Jetstar and a handful of airlines have scheduled flights for the new airport.
Limited Flights Expected
The airport will handle half-a-dozen or fewer flights daily for the next 12 months.
Global Travel Challenges
Airlines face rising fuel costs and fares as the Iran war drags on globally.
Local Population Key
By 2030, half of Sydney's 6.1 million people will live in the city's west.
Qantas Cuts Domestic Flights
Qantas plans to operate one domestic flight per day from March next year.
Virgin Australia No Flights
Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd. has no scheduled flights at the new airport.
Airport's Long-Term Plan
The airport expects to handle 8.4 million passengers by 2030 and 20 million by 2045.
Use It Or Lose It
Airport CEO says the airport must gain local use to attract more airlines.
The big picture
Sydney's Western Sydney International airport opens with few flights despite plans for 8.4 million annual passengers by 2030.
