Airport News
Perth Airport calls for tenders
Wednesday, 1 August 2012
Perth Airport has called for tenders for the construction of the new Domestic Pier and International Departures expansion.
New self-service bag drop at BNE Airport
Wednesday, 1 August 2012
Brisbane Airport passengers are enjoying a faster and easier self service check-in as the airport uses a new bag-drop system that allows passengers to drop off their bags in less than 25 seconds.
Changi Airport hikes departure fee
Wednesday, 1 August 2012
Singapore’s Changi Airport has announced it will increase its Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for departing passengers from $S13.90 to $S19.90 effective 01 April 2013.
787 debris sparks airport fire
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Officials are inspecting a Boeing 787 after debris that fell from the plane started a fire and shut down operations at a South Carolina, US airport over the weekend.
Brisbane Airport, growing with the community
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Brisbane Airport chief executive and managing director Julieanne Alroe highlighted the importance of earning “social license to grow” from the local and state community, addressing delegates at the Aviation Outlook summit in Sydney.
Record passenger growth for Sydney Airport
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Sydney Airport has announced record figures for international and domestic passenger traffic for June 2012, with international numbers up 10.4 percent year on year.
Smokers hit hard by new limit
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Commencing 1 September, as part of this year’s Federal budget, duty free limits on Tobacco are being reduced from 250 cigarettes to 50 or 50 grams of cigars or tobacco products.
Travel demand sees Changi’s numbers climbing
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Singapore’s Changi Airport announced that it handled 4.4 million passenger movements in the month of June 2012, up 9.7 percent from last year.
Curfew-free operations boost Melb’s int’l arrivals
Friday, 20 July 2012
Melbourne Airport’s curfew-free operations and scheduling flexibility has contributed to “uninterrupted connection to the global economy”, according to the airport’s head after welcoming an eight percent jump in visitor arrivals this year over the prior financial year.
Blackout darkens Melbourne Airport
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
Travellers leaving Melbourne Airport this morning may have experienced slight delays after a power outage kept the Airport in the dark for up to an hour.
Man arrested in SYD airport drug syndicate
Monday, 16 July 2012
An airline employee has been arrested for allegedly smuggling drugs through Sydney Airport.
Gatwick gets a taste of Jamie Oliver
Friday, 13 July 2012
Travellers at London Gatwick airport can now experience a new dining option as Jamie Oliver opens a new restaurant, marking his debut in the airport food and beverage business.
Asia-Pacific airports resilient growth: ACI
Thursday, 12 July 2012
Asia-Pacific airports remain resilient despite continuing uncertainties in both Europe and US markets, recording a 7.1 percent increase in passenger traffic in May 2012, according to the Airports Council International (ACI).
Call to ban duty free cigarettes
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Several local health groups have rallied together to call for duty free tobacco allowances for travellers to be scrapped.
Tiger’s new base valuable to Syd Airport: TIC
Tuesday, 3 July 2012
Launching Tiger’s second Sydney base last week is a reiteration of the value of Sydney Airport, according to industry leaders.
Queenstown Airport drops int’l departure fee
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
In an effort to improve the passenger experience, Queenstown Airport has announced it has removed its NZ$25.00 international departure fee.
Changi greets more passengers/flights
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Changi Airport is embracing tourism growth in and out of Singapore, with 4.09 million travellers passing through its gates in May this year, up 8.4 percent on the same month last year.
Perth Airport puts restrictions on Skippers
Tuesday, 26 June 2012
Skippers Aviation, Perth’s independent airline has filed a complaint against Perth Airport over the restrictions put on the future growth of its business.
HK Airport maintains business
Thursday, 21 June 2012
Continuing to maintain its position as a world-class airport, a recent report reveals passenger traffic at Hong Kong Airport increased 4.1 percent in May, year on year.
APAC, US, Euro drive Melbourne arrivals
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Travellers from Asia Pacific, Europe and the US topped arrivals into Melbourne Airport during May this year, according to the airport’s latest figures.
Virgin, Melbourne T3 makeover
Friday, 8 June 2012
In an effort to further enhance the domestic passengers travel experience, Virgin Australia together with Melbourne airport has commenced significant refurbishments to Terminal 3 (T3).
Possible delays as Suvarnabhumi runway closes for maintenance
Friday, 1 June 2012
The industry has been advised to update their clients of possible delays at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport from 11 June to 10 August this year.
Changi, Narita airport partnership strong
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
Reaffirming the strategic relationship between the two airports, Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Narita International Airport Corporation (NAA) have signed to intensify collaboration between the two major airports.
Second Airport not the only option: Borghetti
Friday, 25 May 2012
Although not opposed to building a second airport, Virgin Australia chief executive John Borghetti stressed it was not the only option to resolving Sydney’s aviation requirements.
