What Happened
Western Sydney International Airport Begins Passenger Operations
Sydney’s new A$5.6 billion international airport has opened to passengers, marking a major milestone for the country’s most populous city. The Western Sydney International Airport, located in Badgerys Creek, will operate 24 hours a day and has capacity for over 80 million passenger movements annually. The airport’s opening comes after more than a decade of planning and a seven-year build, with the first outbound flight operated by Qantas’ budget arm Jetstar. This development was reported by Reuters.