Media releases

Cloud based technology to drive cost savings & customer experience enhancements

02 September, 2015

Perth Airport has formed a new, long term partnership with Amadeus to implement ACUS, a cutting edge cloud-based technology to benefit airline customers and travellers. This agreement marks Amadeus’ continued expansion of its airport IT business in the Asia Pacific region, with Perth Airport its first customer in Australia.

New Terminal 1 forecourt & retail hub at Perth Airport

20 August, 2015

As part of Perth Airport’s $1 billion redevelopment program, the new Terminal 1 (T1) forecourt and retail hub will transform the travel experience for passengers and visitors.

Learn, respect & celebrate NAIDOC Week at Perth Airport

06 July, 2015

Perth Airport is proudly celebrating NAIDOC Week with a unique display of Aboriginal art and a range of other activities for the enjoyment of passengers, visitors and staff to the airport.

Qantas Singapore service returns to Perth Airport

26 June, 2015

Perth Airport has congratulated Qantas following today’s resumption of the iconic Australian airline’s regular services between Perth and Singapore.

Announcement of Rosehill Golf Course Development approval

16 June, 2015

Perth Airport has today expressed its disappointment at the State Government’s announcement that it has approved the rezoning of Rosehill Golf Course in South Guildford from ‘rural’ to ‘residential’.

Emirates’ A380 double decker arrives in Perth

01 May, 2015

The world’s largest commercial aircraft, the majestic Airbus A380, will fly into Perth Airport for the first time today on a scheduled Emirates service, and will be welcomed by a VIP delegation and an impressive water cannon salute.

New Perth Airport access road opens

13 April, 2015

Perth Airport’s new 1.6 kilometre primary access road into the current Terminal 1 and 2 precinct - Airport Drive - opened today, marking a major milestone as part of Perth Airport’s commitment to improving the customer journey. To facilitate ongoing works associated with the Gateway WA project, Airport Drive has opened several months ahead of schedule.

ACCC Airport Monitoring Report released

09 April, 2015

Perth Airport has achieved an overall ‘satisfactory’ quality of service rating in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Airport Monitoring Report for 2013/14 and passengers rated Perth’s service quality as ‘good’. The report monitors the prices, profits and services of the four major Australian airports (Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney).

Forecourt project to deliver a great airport experience

27 March, 2015

The next 12 months will see some significant changes at Perth Airport with the completion of several projects in the current $1 billion redevelopment program, which are set to change the travel experience for passengers and visitors to the airport.

Dreamliner 787 scoots into Perth Airport

05 February, 2015

Perth Airport Pty Ltd today welcomed Scoot’s brand new Dreamliner 787-900 aircraft to Terminal 1, which was met on arrival with an impressive water cannon salute.