Qantas, low-cost arm Jetstar to launch services from new Western Sydney Airport
Qantas, low-cost arm Jetstar to launch services from new Western Sydney Airport June 10 (Reuters) - Qantas Airways QAN.AX said on Wednesday the Australian carrier and its low-cost arm Jetstar will launch commercial passenger services from the Western Sydney International Airport when it opens on October 25 later this year.
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When the new airport launches, Jetstar plans to operate up to 14 weekly flights to Melbourne, as well as four weekly flights to the Gold Coast and three to Brisbane.
Qantas services will commence on March 28 next year, with four weekly flights each to both Melbourne and Brisbane.
The airline added that its inaugural freighter service will take off from the airport's 24-hour cargo precinct on the evening of July 27.
"WSI will also become a key hub for Qantas Freight, with more than 850 tonnes of freight expected to move through our new terminal each week," CEO Vanessa Hudson said.
In March, Singapore Airlines SIAL.SI said it would launch daily non-stop flight services to the new airport on November 23.
Air New Zealand AIR.NZ in April launched tickets for the three weekly return flights that will operate from the airport, starting October 26.
New Zealand's flag carrier had signed an agreement with the airport in June 2025.
(Reporting by Anjali Singh in Bengaluru)
((anjali.singh2@thomsonreuters.com;))
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