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First passenger flight departs new Western Sydney Airport. (2026, October 25). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/first-passenger-flight-departs-new-western-sydney-airport-20261025-p618en.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
“First passenger flight departs new Western Sydney Airport.” The Sydney Morning Herald, 25 Oct. 2026, https://www.smh.com.au/national/first-passenger-flight-departs-new-western-sydney-airport-20261025-p618en.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed.
“First passenger flight departs new Western Sydney Airport.” The Sydney Morning Herald, October 25, 2026. https://www.smh.com.au/national/first-passenger-flight-departs-new-western-sydney-airport-20261025-p618en.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed.
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The Western Sydney International Airport opened to passengers on October 24, 2026, with the first commercial flight departing at 11:00 AM. Jetstar's flight JQ362 carried paying customers and media from Western Sydney to the Gold Coast, marking a new era for aviation in Australia after more than 80 years of planning. The airport, located 45 kilometers west of Sydney’s CBD, operates around-the-clock without curfews, offering greater capacity and potential cost savings compared to Kingsford Smith Airport. Jetstar expects up to 24 return services a week from Western Sydney, including flights to Melbourne, the Gold Coast, and Brisbane. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised the airport as a significant investment in western Sydney's growth, with an estimated $6 billion spent on its construction.
