31 May 2024
Tourism Council WA has congratulated Perth Airport and the Qantas group on the successful resolution of its new 12-year commercial agreement.
Tourism Council WA CEO Evan Hall welcomed the certainty and investment the new commercial agreement brings, with Perth Airport investing $3 billion in new terminal facilities and a runway as part of the agreement.
Mr Hall said the move of Jetstar to terminals T1 and T2 at Airport Central would free capacity to expand direct international services inbound to Perth and onwards to regional WA.
“A key outcome of the new commercial arrangement is a significant expansion in aviation capacity to attract new international routes, both in the short term and over time,” Mr Hall said.
“Ultimately, a single airport for international and interstate visitors with easy connections to regional WA services, will create a seamless transfer for visitors and enhance international tourism to Perth and regional WA.”
Mr Hall said it was best practice to have a single airport for visitors with international and domestic services in close proximity.
“The installation of the Airport Central train station and major road developments will provide an improved entry experience for airplane passengers to the Perth CBD,” he said.
“The State and Federal Governments have significantly invested in transport connections to Perth Airport. Today’s announcement will see the full value of this investment be realised for the people of Western Australia.”
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Media contact: Elena Morabito, 0434 712 230 / emorabito@tourismcouncilwa.com.au
