Media releases

Cathay Pacific announces A350 on PER-HKG service

20 March, 2017

Perth Airport has welcomed the announcement that Cathay Pacific will upgrade its daily Perth to Hong Kong service with an Airbus A350.

ACCC Airport Monitoring Report Released: Perth Airport Rated Equal Highest of the Monitored Airports

06 March, 2017

Perth Airport’s overall quality of service rating in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Airport Monitoring Report for 2015-16 increased within the ‘good’ category to be rated equal highest of the four major Australian capital city airports that are monitored (Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney).

Perth Welcomes International Students

27 February, 2017

International students received a warm welcome at Perth Airport with the opening of the StudyPerth Welcome Desk.

Perth Airport leading the way in On-Time Performance

06 January, 2017

Perth Airport has been named one of the world’s most punctual airports in the 2016 OAG Punctuality League Report: On-time performance (OTP) results for airlines and airports.

Festive season off to a flying start at Perth Airport

20 December, 2016

Perth Airport is gearing up for a fantastic festive season with an exciting array of activities, entertainment and displays across all terminals.

Perth Airport launches ridesharing with Uber

19 December, 2016

Perth Airport will welcome popular ridesharing operator Uber to the significant range of transport options already available to its customers.

Perth Airport fosters the Christmas spirit for children

16 December, 2016

As part of Perth Airport’s Corporate Social Responsibility program, more than 300 staff donated gifts for children who live in foster care across Western Australia.  The gifts were donated as part of Perth Airport’s end of year staff celebration, and were presented to the Foster Care Association of WA.


Perth Airport and Qantas reach agreement on the 787-9 Dreamliner direct service from Perth to London

11 December, 2016

Perth Airport and Qantas have reached agreement on the use of Terminal 3 (T3) to facilitate the operation of the non-stop iconic service from Perth to London, on the airline’s new state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

Proposed Qantas 787-9 Direct Service from Perth to London

27 November, 2016

Discussions between Perth Airport and Qantas for the operation of direct services from Perth to London are progressing. 

Perth Airport Unveils Its New Front Door

25 November, 2016

Perth Airport’s new and expanded Terminal 1 (T1) forecourt, featuring two exciting new dining experiences, are now opened to the public as part of its historic $1 billion redevelopment program.