Passengers on first flights praise 'seamless' experience at Western Sydney International Airport
The new Western Sydney International Airport has officially opened, with passengers describing the initial domestic and international flight experiences as seamless. The airport aims to provide a more efficient alternative to the existing Sydney airport.
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The opening of a major new infrastructure project in Australia is expected to significantly alter regional travel patterns and reduce congestion at existing hubs.
Flying in and out of the new Western Sydney International Airport has been described as "seamless".
Passengers who boarded the first domestic commercial flight say it was easy to get to the airport, access parking and check-in.
The first international flight is scheduled to depart the new airport bound for New Zealand on Monday at 8:55am.
Link copied Share Share article Passengers on the first commercial flights at the new Western Sydney Airport (WSI) were overjoyed at making history, describing the experience as "seamless".
Amid a celebratory atmosphere, Jetstar Flight JQ362 left the curfew-free airport just before 11:30am on Sunday headed for the Gold Coast.
It was one of three domestic services operated by the airline that had the distinction of being first to use the runway at Badgerys Creek.
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