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Qantas, Virgin, Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Delta and British Airways are among 16 airlines that could be hit with cancellations and delays next Wednesday, as all are serviced at Sydney by Ampol.

Sydney Airport’s $2.6bn Gateway road project to open in September

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July 25, 2024
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The Sydney Gateway project has been opening in stages since November, with the final stage to open on 1 September. The NSW government said the five kilometres of new roads around the airport will save an estimated 17 minutes between the terminals and t…

Sluggish domestic figures continue to hamper Sydney’s recovery

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July 23, 2024
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Sydney saw around 9.7 million passengers in Q2 2024, including 3.8 million international and six million domestic passengers, with total passenger traffic up 6.4 per cent on Q2 of 2023.

Gourmet By The Gate: 5 Of The World’s Best Airport Restaurants

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July 23, 2024
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Have you visited any of these great restaurants?

Melbourne Airport nears 95% of pre-pandemic levels

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July 22, 2024
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Australia’s second largest airport saw a total of 35,127,967 travellers, including 11 million international and 24 million domestic, in FY24, up 14 per cent on FY23. International is now 96 per cent recovered on 2019 levels, with domestic at 93 per cen…

What Do Airports Charge Airlines To Park Overnight?

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July 21, 2024
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As soon as an aircraft is parked at the gate, several handlers and vehicles approach the aircraft from all directions. From cargo handlers and catering personnel to waste and fuel services, commercial aircraft rely on an army of individuals on the ground. The airlines pay for these services as part of the airport fees.Fees include various costs associated with landing and using facilities and personnel as part of the flight operation. These costs also cover the time the aircraft occupies the terminal gate (or an offsite ramp) as well as fuel cost. Just like parking your car at the airport, parking an aircraft incurs a cost as well. Today, we explore how much airports charge airlines to park overnight!