AUSTRALIA-Sydney Airport has announced a major transformation plan which will see it integrate international, domestic and regional services under the one roof by 2019.
The plan is based serving the needs of Australia’s two largest airline groups, Qantas and Virgin Australia, which according to the airport’s operators will “make better use of the existing facilities, provide for more aircraft gates/parking and allow for future terminal expansion”.
Currently, Sydney Airport has three separate terminals: T1 for international airlines, T2 for domestic traffic and T3 for Qantas’ domestic operations. Under the new proposal however, the two new airline precincts would accommodate the entire operations of Qantas and Virgin Australia, as well as their international partners.
International, domestic and regional services by Qantas (including Jetstar and QantasLink) and its oneworld alliance partners would operate from a larger terminal located in the part of Sydney Airport now occupied by T2 and T3. All Virgin Australia services meanwhile, including those of partner airlines such as Singapore Airlines, will operate from a larger terminal located in the existing T1.
The terminal used by other carriers, such as Tiger Airways and Rex, will be the subject of consultation.
The Chief Executive Officer of Sydney Airport Kerrie Mather said; “This initiative has the potential to transform aviation in NSW. First, it would improve Sydney Airport’s attractiveness as a global hub and deliver a better passenger experience every day. Second, as Sydney Airport invests in its future it would bring with it growth in tourism and business travel which would lead to job creation and contribute to NSW’s economic prosperity.”
The proposal was backed by Qantas. The airline’s Group CEO, Alan Joyce said the plans responded to the challenges facing Sydney Airport.
“The proposed new terminal precinct would have significant benefits for all passengers travelling with both Qantas and Jetstar,” Joyce said. “As passenger numbers grow over the next decade, it is vital that airlines and airports work closely together to deliver a seamless travel experience.”
Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti also said he saw “potential” in the proposal.
The NSW Tourism Industry Council’s Executive Officer, Andrew Jefferies said however, that the plans don’t address the key issues affecting Sydney’s airport traffic.
“[While the reconfiguration] makes sense from an operational perspective... it won’t resolve the impacts of the legislated curfew and the eighty movements an hour cap that continues to restrict the growth of operations to Australia’s major gateway,” Jefferies said.
“Sydney Airport requires additional capacity at peak hour to meet the demands for continued economic growth that will help to rebuild the NSW and Australian economy. It is ridiculous that in 2011, Australia’s main entry port is restricted by Federal legislation that restricts airline capacity to just 80 movements per hour.” he added.
The new plan will now undergo further analysis and negotiations before being implemented.
The plan is based serving the needs of Australia’s two largest airline groups, Qantas and Virgin Australia, which according to the airport’s operators will “make better use of the existing facilities, provide for more aircraft gates/parking and allow for future terminal expansion”.
Currently, Sydney Airport has three separate terminals: T1 for international airlines, T2 for domestic traffic and T3 for Qantas’ domestic operations. Under the new proposal however, the two new airline precincts would accommodate the entire operations of Qantas and Virgin Australia, as well as their international partners.
International, domestic and regional services by Qantas (including Jetstar and QantasLink) and its oneworld alliance partners would operate from a larger terminal located in the part of Sydney Airport now occupied by T2 and T3. All Virgin Australia services meanwhile, including those of partner airlines such as Singapore Airlines, will operate from a larger terminal located in the existing T1.
The terminal used by other carriers, such as Tiger Airways and Rex, will be the subject of consultation.
The Chief Executive Officer of Sydney Airport Kerrie Mather said; “This initiative has the potential to transform aviation in NSW. First, it would improve Sydney Airport’s attractiveness as a global hub and deliver a better passenger experience every day. Second, as Sydney Airport invests in its future it would bring with it growth in tourism and business travel which would lead to job creation and contribute to NSW’s economic prosperity.”
The proposal was backed by Qantas. The airline’s Group CEO, Alan Joyce said the plans responded to the challenges facing Sydney Airport.
“The proposed new terminal precinct would have significant benefits for all passengers travelling with both Qantas and Jetstar,” Joyce said. “As passenger numbers grow over the next decade, it is vital that airlines and airports work closely together to deliver a seamless travel experience.”
Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti also said he saw “potential” in the proposal.
The NSW Tourism Industry Council’s Executive Officer, Andrew Jefferies said however, that the plans don’t address the key issues affecting Sydney’s airport traffic.
“[While the reconfiguration] makes sense from an operational perspective... it won’t resolve the impacts of the legislated curfew and the eighty movements an hour cap that continues to restrict the growth of operations to Australia’s major gateway,” Jefferies said.
“Sydney Airport requires additional capacity at peak hour to meet the demands for continued economic growth that will help to rebuild the NSW and Australian economy. It is ridiculous that in 2011, Australia’s main entry port is restricted by Federal legislation that restricts airline capacity to just 80 movements per hour.” he added.
The new plan will now undergo further analysis and negotiations before being implemented.
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