Singapore Airlines has been announced as the first international carrier to serve Western Sydney International Airport.
Built to alleviate pressure from Sydney’s current Kingsford Smith Airport, the new airport has been designed from the ground up to be a 24-hour hub catering to both domestic and international air traffic.
80 per cent complete to date, Western Sydney International has already struck deals with Australian carriers Qantas and Jetstar.
Simon Hickey, CEO of Western Sydney International Airport, said: “This inaugural international airline arrangement is a fantastic milestone for Western Sydney International Airport and reflects the positive response we’ve had from airlines, especially in regard to the unprecedented opportunities our 24-hour capability unlocks.”
Hickey added that the airport’s 24-hour schedule was a key aspect in attracting the Singaporean flag-carrier.
“Western Sydney’s late-night departure capacity could allow Singapore Airlines’ business travellers to finish a full day’s work in Sydney, take an overnight flight and arrive in Singapore before their first morning meeting the very next day,” Hickey said.
“Late-night departures could also allow passengers to transit more swiftly from Singapore through their Changi Airport hub to connect to one of the 125 destinations served by the Singapore Airlines Group.”
Western Sydney International will feature an integrated domestic and international terminal, offering connecting passengers a more seamless transfer experience.
Louis Arul, Singapore Airlines’ South West Pacific regional vice president, said: “This agreement reflects our commitment to enhancing network connectivity for travellers to and from Sydney, and providing additional services for Australia, which is a major market for the Singapore Airlines Group.
“We are working closely with Western Sydney International to ensure that our customers will continue to enjoy the comprehensive end-to-end, world-class experience that is synonymous with Singapore Airlines.”
Testing of the airport’s functions is aimed to begin next year before opening its doors in late 2026.
