Media releases

Perth Airport’s lighting upgrade passes first test with flying colours

20 June, 2018

Perth Airport’s $36 million upgrade of its lighting and landing system is already paying off with flights unaffected during this morning’s heavy fog, and a Royal Flying Doctor Service flight which was due to land at Jandakot diverted to Perth Airport.


Lifeline WA gains extra currency thanks to Perth Airport

28 May, 2018

Perth Airport has installed five collection boxes in the T1 terminal where people can donate either on their way out of Perth or on their arrival in whatever currency they have in their pockets.

Perth Airport rejects false A4ANZ claim

24 May, 2018

The airline-funded lobby group A4ANZ today claimed that Perth Airport had told Qantas that it was not allowed to compete on a Johannesburg route against South African Airways. Perth Airport rejects the claim as baseless.

Singapore Airlines Dreamliner 787-10 touches down in Perth

07 May, 2018

Western Australia has scored another business, trade and tourism win with Singapore Airlines choosing Perth Airport as the first Australian destination for its new Boeing 787-10 aircraft.

Qatar Airways flagship aircraft arrives at Perth Airport

01 May, 2018

Qatar Airways will commence operating its flagship A380 aircraft on its daily services between Perth and Doha today – generating a capacity surge of 45 per cent on the route.

ACCC rates Perth Airport Australia's best

26 April, 2018

Perth Airport has officially taken the mantle of Australia’s Best Major Airport in the latest report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

Perth Airport to work with Qantas on Johannesburg flight

23 April, 2018

Perth Airport says it’s happy to work with Qantas on its proposed limited, seasonal service to Johannesburg through the T1 International terminal.

London calling - first direct flight from London touches down at Perth Airport

26 March, 2018

The historic inaugural direct flight from London to Perth has touched down at Perth Airport this afternoon, greeted by a water cannon salute from the Australian Aviation Rescue Fire Fighters team as it taxied to Bay 20 at Perth Airport’s Terminal 3.


Perth Airport's Terminal 3 ready to make history

24 March, 2018

Perth Airport’s Terminal 3 (T3) is ready to go for the historic first Qantas direct flight from Perth to London today.


New award for Perth Airport's staff service

22 March, 2018

Perth Airport has again been recognised internationally for the dedication and commitment of its team members, taking out the Best Airport Staff Service in Australia/Pacific category in the 2018 Skytrax World Airport Awards.