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Low-Cost Airline Operators in Australia: An Industry Perspective
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Low-Cost Airline Operators in Australia: An Industry Perspective Australia’s aviation landscape has undergone significant transformation since the rise of low-cost carriers (LCCs) in the early 2000s. These airlines, characterised by no-frills service, point-to-point routes, and heavy reliance on ancillary revenues, have democratised air travel, making it accessible to a broader demographic. This article examines the state of Australia’s LCC sector, analysing key players, market dynamics, challenges, and future opportunities. Australia’s vast geography and dispersed population make air...
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Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport flat in January due to 32 million cap
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Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport flat in January due to 32 million cap daa, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has released its first monthly passenger numbers for 2025, which show Cork Airport remains on trend as the fastest growing airport in Ireland with 7% more passengers in January versus the same month last year. It was a different story in Dublin, where the number of passengers through Dublin Airport's terminals was flat in January 2024 at 2.1 million due to the impact of the 32 million passenger cap. If there was no cap at Dublin Airport, there would have been an...
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Get Britain Building: Heathrow clears for take-off a multi-billion-pound plan to upgrade and expand UK’s Gateway to Growth

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Get Britain Building: Heathrow clears for take-off a multi-billion-pound plan to upgrade and expand UK’s Gateway to Growth Just two weeks after the Chancellor backed a third runway, Heathrow is launching its largest investment programme in the airport’s history to upgrade and expand the ‘UK’s Gateway to Growth’ through 100% private funding  Multi-billion-pound phased investment beginning this year with a UK-wide supply chain to help deliver the Government’s mission on economic growth – including commitment on UK steel    Attendees including Industry Minister Sarah Jones, Community Union...
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AviAlliance completes acquisition of AGS Airports
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AviAlliance completes acquisition of AGS Airports Investment will support the growth of Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports Ownership by experienced operator will enhance connectivity and improve passenger experience Appointment of new CEO to continue driving growth AviAlliance, one of the world's leading private airport investors and operators, today announces the completion of its acquisition of AGS Airports, the operator of Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports from Ferrovial and Macquarie1 for an enterprise value of £1.53 billion, having received all relevant regulatory...
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Heathrow accelerates Sustainable Aviation Fuel adoption

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Heathrow accelerates Sustainable Aviation Fuel adoption Heathrow also publishes new 'Nature Positive Plan' and announces an update to its sustainability strategy, 'Connecting People and Planet' (Heathrow 2.0) Heathrow increases pioneering Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) incentive scheme - targeting 3% SAF in 2025. £86m is available to airlines to support the swap to cleaner fuels, cutting 500,000 tonnes of carbon from flights Heathrow also publishes new 'Nature Positive Plan' and announces an update to its sustainability strategy, 'Connecting People and Planet' (Heathrow 2.0) Heathrow...
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Heathrow announces £2.3bn accelerated investment plan to upgrade the UK’s international gateway to growth

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Heathrow announces £2.3bn accelerated investment plan to upgrade the UK’s international gateway to growth  Heathrow announces £2.3 billion accelerated investment plan to upgrade the airport over the next two years – the largest private sector capital investment in UK transport infrastructure, with an increase of almost a quarter of a billion compared to previous estimates Investment will fund projects such as accelerating the airport’s decarbonisation, and over the two years will create contract opportunities for businesses and SMEs nationwide Increased investment comes as Heathrow...
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Australia’s largest airports join forces in the fight against human trafficking
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Australia’s largest airports join forces in the fight against human trafficking In an Australian first, Sydney Airport and Melbourne Airport have joined forces to launch a public awareness campaign to fight human trafficking. The country’s two largest international airports have partnered with anti-human trafficking organisation, A21, to run the “Can You See Me?” campaign, with guidance and input from the Australian Federal Police (AFP). This initiative will educate people on how to recognise and report the signs of human trafficking. From today, digital screens and billboards at both...
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London Gatwick launches new Air India service to Bangalore as part of network expansion to India
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London Gatwick launches new Air India service to Bangalore as part of network expansion to India London Gatwick has launched a new five times weekly direct service to Bengaluru (Bangalore) with Air India. Bengaluru is the airline’s fifth destination from London Gatwick, joining existing routes to Goa, Kochi, Ahmedabad, and Amritsar. London Gatwick aims to double its connectivity to India in five years. Passengers across London and the South East can now access a new Indian destination this summer from London Gatwick, with the launch of Air India's direct service to Bengaluru...
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Heathrow chases summer gold for UK plc as it smashes all-time records

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Heathrow chases summer gold for UK plc as it smashes all-time records Almost 8 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in July, seeing the UK’s hub retain gold spot on the podium as the busiest airport in Europe in the first half of the year - ahead of Amsterdam Schiphol, Frankfurt, Madrid and Paris Charles de Gaulle by millions of passengers Before July 2024, Heathrow had never surpassed 1.8m passengers in a week. This has now been achieved three weeks in a row (08 – 28 July), as the airport continues to break its own records Heathrow saw six of its busiest ever departure days in...
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Strong April performance keeps Heathrow on-track for busiest year ever
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Strong April performance keeps Heathrow on-track for busiest year ever Heathrow welcomed 6.7 million passengers in April, bringing the total for the year so far up to 25.2 million. Last month, airport teams welcomed a daily average of 224,000 passengers, while Friday 19 April saw the airfield’s busiest day since October 2019 with 1,337 flights. East Asian and Middle Eastern routes have seen double-digit percentage increases in passengers. A surge in passengers to Delhi and Mumbai has made these the 6th and 8th most popular destinations so far this year with New York, Dubai and Doha...
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London Gatwick Airport highlights its importance to the UK economy
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London Gatwick contributes £5.5 billion to UK economy in 2023 and supports landmark delegation to attract investment into the region Airport also supports 76,000 jobs – with residents in the local area benefitting most. Delegation to showcase the region at leading inward investment event for the first time. Event will be attended by senior investment decision makers from across the globe. Share on: London Gatwick generated £5.5 billion for the UK economy and supported over 76,000 jobs in 2023 –levels close to those pre-pandemic1, according to new research by leading economists Oxera...
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Sydney Airport announces newest recipient of SYD100 Scholarship
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Sydney Airport announces newest recipient of SYD100 Scholarship SYD100 now in its fifth year supporting young people from under-represented groups to enter the aviation industry Beginning in 2020, scholarship will be awarded for 100 years Sydney Airport has announced 19-year-old Harmony Boonaerts as the newest recipient of the Trevor Gerber SYD100 Scholarship in 2024. Hailing from Ulladulla on the South Coast of New South Wales, Harmony will soon enter her first year of a Bachelor of Aviation Management at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and is the third female to be...
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Sydney Airport’s annual Lost Property Auction kicks-off
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Sydney Airport’s annual Lost Property Auction kicks-off Over 2,500 unclaimed items to be auctioned off for charity, with bids starting at $10 Online auction running from Saturday 4 May to Sunday May 12 Catalogue of 2024 Sydney Lost Property Auction for charity www.theodorebruceauctions.com.au More than $1.6 million has been raised for charities through lost property auctions since 2013 Sydney Airport’s popular annual Lost Property Auction for charity has kicked off today, with more than 2,500 unclaimed items up for grabs. All the money raised in the auction will be donated to the...
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Heathrow passenger numbers hit record - results for the three months ended 31 Mar 2024

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Heathrow passenger numbers hit record - results for the three months ended 31 Mar 2024 Record-breaking start to 2024 – 18.5 million passengers travelled through Heathrow during Q1, more than ever before. The strong performance during what is traditionally a quieter period of the year was in part driven by growth on key business routes like Delhi and Mumbai, strong North American traffic and surging East Asian demand growing 40% versus Q1 2023. The summer getaway is expected to be the busiest on record, and we have a robust operating plan in place to keep the airport running smoothly, even...
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Manchester Airport and Royal Jordanian Airlines celebrate inaugural flight to Amman
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Manchester Airport and Royal Jordanian Airlines celebrate inaugural flight to Amman The inaugural Royal Jordanian Airlines flight from Manchester Airport to Amman took off on Wednesday, 6 March. The new service will operate three times weekly from thew UK’s global gateway in the North to the Jordanian capital on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays using the Airbus A319 aircraft. This is a brand-new route for Manchester Airport and adds to the over 200 destinations served from the UK’s biggest airport outside London. Manchester Airport Chief Commercial Officer Stephen Turner said: “We are...
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Sydney Airport serves up new dining venues
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Sydney Airport serves up new dining venues • Iconic Australian food brand Betty’s Burgers makes its Australian airport debut at T1 International • Joined by crowd favourites Oporto and Mad Mex, new food brands heralds shake up to Sydney Airport’s casual dining portfolio • New, contemporary food options deliver greater value for customers Sydney Airport has today opened Betty’s Burgers at the T1 International terminal casual dining precinct in an Australian airport first. This is the first-time customers will be able to enjoy the iconic burger brand in an airport setting, with Betty’s...
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London Gatwick opens applications for prestigious engineering apprenticeship programme to mark National Apprenticeship Week

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London Gatwick opens applications for prestigious engineering apprenticeship programme to mark National Apprenticeship Week London Gatwick is recruiting for four new engineering apprentices to start in August The airport has successfully supported more than 300 apprentices qualify as engineers National Apprenticeship Week saw London Gatwick host events with local schools, colleges and training providers London Gatwick has launched its prestigious engineering apprenticeship programme for 2024, with applications open from today, following a successful National Apprenticeship Week.   Now...
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Fraport Traffic Figures 2023: Passenger Demand Continues Recovery at Frankfurt Airport
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Fraport Traffic Figures 2023: Passenger Demand Continues Recovery at Frankfurt Airport Some 59.4 million passengers traveling via FRA in 2023 – Increase of 21.3 percent year-on-year – Traffic boosted by holiday travel Frankfurt Airport (FRA) recorded a significant recovery in passenger demand across 2023. In total, some 59.4 million passengers traveled via Germany’s largest aviation hub in 2023 – representing a 21.3 percent increase compared to 2022. However, passenger numbers for 2023 remained 15.9 percent below the pre-crisis 2019 level. 1 Fraport CEO, Dr. Stefan Schulte, commented...
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Almost 32 Million Through Dublin Airport’s Terminals In 2023
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Almost 32 Million Through Dublin Airport’s Terminals In 2023 A total of 31.908 million passengers passed through the terminals of Dublin Airport in 2023, in compliance with the 32 million terminals cap, according to new figures released today by daa, the operator of both airports. The hard-working team at Dublin Airport ensured a consistently smooth experience for passengers throughout 2023, with 97% of passengers passing through security screening in less than 20 minutes – bettering daa’s own stated target of 90% through in under 20 minutes. The busiest day of the year at Dublin...
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Sydney Airport Traffic Performance December 2023
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Sydney Airport Traffic Performance December 2023 Sydney Airport has closed out 2023 with its strongest monthly passenger traffic since 2019, with a total of 3.58 million passengers passing through the terminals in December 2023. This represents a 15.8% increase on passenger traffic in December last year and a 90.6% recovery compared to December 2019. Sydney Airport’s T1 international terminal saw 1.50 million passengers pass through in December, a 29.4% increase on the same month last year and a 93.3% recovery rate on December 2019. Domestic and regional passenger traffic was up 7.6% on...
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Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, is now incorporating Melbourne, Australia, into its flight network
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Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, is now incorporating Melbourne, Australia, into its flight network To date, the flag carrier, which has reached 129 countries and 345 destinations across 5 continents, is preparing to connect its passengers to the 6th continent with the start of flights to Australia. Turkish Airlines, which consistently expands its unique flight network as one of the most significant cornerstones of its growth strategy, is strengthening this performance by adding Australia, a destination of considerable interest and long on its...
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New airline record as Asiana connects Melbourne Airport with Seoul
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New airline record as Asiana connects Melbourne Airport with Seoul Photo: @andyc941 2023 ended on a high with a record number of international airlines now flying to Melbourne Airport Last night South Korea’s Asiana Airlines started seasonal services to Seoul, making it the 38th international carrier to serve Melbourne Airport. The airline is operating two direct flights a week between Melbourne Airport and the South Korean capital using a state-of-the-art Airbus A350 aircraft, fitted with 311 seats in a three-class configuration. With a population of more than nine million people...
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Sydney Airport Traffic Performance November 2023
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Sydney Airport Traffic Performance November 2023 A total of 3.41 million passengers passed through Sydney Airport in November 2023, a 15.0% increase on passenger traffic in November last year and a 91.4% recovery compared to November 2019. Sydney Airport’s T1 international terminal saw 1.26 million passengers pass through in November, a 29.8% increase on the same month last year and a 93% recovery rate on November 2019. Domestic passenger traffic was up 7.8% on the same month last year, with 2.15 million passengers coming through the T2 and T3 domestic terminals in November...
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Three biggest Chinese airlines to serve London Gatwick this winter
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Three biggest Chinese airlines to serve London Gatwick this winter as China Southern launches Zhengzhou flights China Southern began operating twice-weekly flights between London Gatwick and Zhengzhou this week It is the only direct service between London and Zhengzhou – capital of Henan province London Gatwick is also served by Air China and China Eastern Passengers across London and the South East can now benefit from services operated by the three largest airlines in China, as China Southern joins Air China and China Eastern at London Gatwick. The airline – China’s largest – began...
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Sydney Airport ready for biggest holiday period in 4 years

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Sydney Airport ready for biggest holiday period in 4 years Sydney Airport is expecting 2.6 million passengers during the 3-week Christmas holiday peak, almost 500,000 more than last year Forecast includes 1.5 million domestic and 1.1 million international passengers Expected to be the biggest holiday period since 2019 New programs and incentives introduced to reduce wait times for passengers Sydney Airport is ready to welcome the 2.6 million passengers who are forecast to travel through the terminals during the upcoming Christmas holiday peak, from 14 December 2023 to 3 January 2024...
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Employees start making use of new baggage robots at Amsterdam
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Employees start making use of new baggage robots at Amsterdam Schiphol acquires stake in manufacturer of baggage robots In the baggage hall at Schiphol, Aviapartner employees have started using the first of the airport’s new baggage robots. The robot is taking over the heavy physical work – the lifting of suitcases – from the baggage handling staff. Schiphol purchased 19 robots after positive reactions from employees during a trial earlier this year. In addition, the airport has acquired a 10% stake in Cobot Lift, the company that makes the robots, in order to ensure a swift roll out and...
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Perth: China Eastern Airlines fires up for Year of the Dragon celebrations
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Perth: China Eastern Airlines fires up for Year of the Dragon celebrations China Eastern Airlines will launch a seasonal direct service between Perth (PER) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) over Chinese New Year celebrating the Year of the Dragon. The non-stop service will operate three times a week for a four-week period between 20 January and 18 February 2024. Perth Airport Acting Chief Executive Officer Kate Holsgrove said the service gives Western Australians a perfect opportunity to experience Chinese New Year celebrations in Shanghai. “We are delighted to see China...
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Carbon cutting fuel use grows at Heathrow, while Government continues to stall on securing aviation’s greener future
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Cutting fuel use grows at Heathrow, while Government continues to stall on securing aviation’s greener future image: @elmdon74 Heathrow’s pioneering Sustainable Aviation Fuel scheme will incentivise the use of up to 155,000 tonnes of SAF at the airport in 2024, which targets the equivalent of 341,755 tonnes of carbon cut from flights1 £71m is available to airlines to support the swap to cleaner fuels It comes as Government misses opportunity to back a UK SAF industry at the Autumn Statement, while EU and US markets take off Airlines at Heathrow are anticipated to use record amounts of...
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Australian first: Google Maps Indoor Live View lands at Sydney Airport
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Australian first: Google Maps Indoor Live View lands at Sydney Airport Sydney Airport is the first Australian airport to get Google Maps Indoor Live View New augmented reality feature on Google Maps available in both international and domestic terminals Designed to help passengers find gates, baggage claims, retail outlets, dining options, restrooms, ATMs and more In a first for an Australian airport, Google has launched Indoor Live View at Sydney Airport, just in time for the Christmas travel rush. The new augmented reality (AR) feature on Google Maps provides arrows, directions, and...
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Heathrow gears up for holiday season as UK’s hub climbs to world’s 4th busiest airport

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Heathrow gears up for holiday season as UK’s hub climbs to world’s 4th busiest airport · A busy October with nearly 7 million passengers has helped to prepare us for the peak season of festive travel ahead, with the strong demand to fly from Heathrow propelling the UK’s hub airport to the 4th largest globally · 2.2 million passengers passed through our terminals during the October half-term, with Dubai, New York and Los Angeles proving popular this year. Team Heathrow colleagues provided great service, keeping the airport moving, despite weeks of heavy rain and two named storms ·...
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