Media releases

Perth Airport has transformed the International Departures experience with the opening of a significant new Departures lounge area in the current International Terminal 1 (T1) today, which is one of a number of new initiatives that will greatly improve the outbound international customer experience.

Perth Airport welcomes the announcement by Malindo Air that they will commence services into the Australian market, with the airline’s inaugural Kuala Lumpur to Perth service due to arrive on 19 November 2015.

As part of its redevelopment program, the Perth Airport Board has approved a $45 million investment in pre-construction activities that includes environmental and other approvals, airspace design and public consultation, associated with the development of the new runway.

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.

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.

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.

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

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’.

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.

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.