What Happened
Australia's Newest Airport Launches Commercial Flights with Jetstar
Western Sydney International Airport has officially opened its doors to passengers, with Jetstar launching the first commercial flights to Melbourne, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast. The airport, located near Sydney’s Badgerys Creek, boasts a 24-hour operation and a state-of-the-art check-in system. According to the airport’s CEO, Simon Hickey, the airport’s location in the centre of the Sydney-Melbourne-Brisbane ‘golden triangle’ is critical for Australian aviation. The airport’s launch is the result of decades of planning and over $5 billion in investment, as reported by News24.