The airlines are expected to support more than 25,000 domestic flights, and four million passengers a year, under the initial agreement. 9News
have pledged to take off from Western Sydney International from day one of operation, as the under-construction airport hits 50 per cent completion.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today announced them as the first airlines to sign an agreement with the airport, which is set to open at Badgerys Creek in late 2026. The airlines are expected to support more than 25,000 domestic flights, and four million passengers a year, under the initial agreement.It will also support 700 jobs, including pilots, baggage handlers, catering, flight attendants, and other staff.
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce said 15 aircraft, 10 Jetstar and five Qantas, would be flying in and out of Western Sydney within the first year of operation, and that the first flights would be on "day one".Qantas and Jetstar are the first airlines to sign on to fly out of the airport.The airline is still negotiating with the airport on international and freight flights.
Albanese said the airport would change the "focus" of Sydney, with $400 million already awarded to western Sydney businesses during the construction.
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