Brisbane Airport

Brisbane Airport selected Amadeus technology to deliver an exceptional passenger experience at both its domestic and international terminals.

Jetstar has ascended to become the second largest international carrier at Brisbane Airport, which has now reached 95% of its total pre-COVID passenger numbers. The

As part of a $5 billion modernisation plan, Brisbane Airport has begun a significant overhaul of its domestic terminal. Included in the improvements are state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) security screening devices, a mezzanine level for easier access to security screening, a brand-new baggage system and baggage hall, and enhanced self-check-in facilities. Other changes include bathroom refurbishments, […]

Travelex, the foreign exchange brand in Australia, has launched the foreign exchange industry’s first ever Foreign Currency ATM click & collect service, enabling customers to pre-order foreign cash online at Travelex’s best possible rate before collecting it contact free from an airport ATM.

According to Brisbane Airport, limiting aircraft to reduce noise would cost the local economy jobs and $1 billion yearly. Gert-Jan de Graaff, the airport’s CEO, warned that closing the airport at night would have “major ramifications” and may cost up to 9,000 jobs. Virgin Australia group CEO Jayne Hrdlicka also came out against requests for limits […]

Passenger numbers at Brisbane Airport exceeded 24.1 million for the first time, with Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) recording the strongest international and domestic growth amongst Australia’s major gateway airports in 2019. International traveller numbers grew by 266,182 to more than 6.3 million passengers for the calendar year, with a 2.2% year-on-year increase in international seats […]

Singapore Airlines has revealed plans to deploy three of its newest aircraft to Brisbane, with the gradual launch of a trio of Airbus A350s to the Australian city. The modernisation of the route will take place over a four-month period starting from 16 October 2017, when SQ235/256 will change from an A330-300 to the new […]

IndiGo boosts domestic network Where? Delhi to Chennai (both India) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? IndiGo Why? India’s largest domestic carrier, in terms of market share, connects two of the country’s largest cities Anything else? Delhi is the busiest route from Chennai Airport, with flights by three airlines handling more than 575,000 passengers in the […]

China Southern adds Shenzhen’s first link to Melbourne Where? Shenzhen (China) to Melbourne (Australia) When? Twice a week, effective immediately (rising to three times a week on 3 July 2017) Who? China Southern Airlines Why? Further expanding China Southern’s international network from Shenzhen, and tapping demand for travel to and from the Pearl River Delta […]

Thai Lion links Bangkok with Bali Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Denpasar (Indonesia) When? Daily, effective 1 July 2017 Who? Thai Lion Air Why? Connecting two of Southeast Asia’s most popular tourism destinations, Bangkok and Bali Anything else? According to the latest MasterCard Destination Index, Bangkok and Bali will handle a combined total of […]

Emirates will continue to expand its Australian operations later this year, with the launch of a third daily service to Brisbane. Commencing on 1 December 2017, the new direct flight from Dubai will be operated using a Boeing 777-200LR aircraft with eight seats in first class, 42 in business class and 216 in economy, resulting […]

New Macau charters for Cambodia Angkor Air Where? Sihanoukville (Cambodia) to Macau (China) When? Twice a week, effective immediately Who? Cambodia Angkor Air Why? New charter service to tap Chinese demand for Cambodian beach holidays Anything else? When President Airlines’ Antonov 24 landed at Sihanoukville Airport in 2004 it was the first commercial aircraft to […]

Qantas passengers travelling overseas from Brisbane Airport now have a new lounge in which to relax before their flight. The new Brisbane International Lounge is based on the new design recently introduced to Hong Kong and Singapore. Split across two levels and offering 30% more space than the previous lounge, the new facility features hot […]

Cathay Pacific will increase the frequency of its flights to key destinations on three continents later this year. In North America, the airline’s Hong Kong-San Francisco route will increase from 17 to 21 flights per week, or three per day, from the end of October 2017. These additional services will be operated by an Airbus […]

Brisbane Airport has become the first in Australia to trial facial recognition technology. In partnership with Air New Zealand, the airport is now utilising SITA’s “Smart Path” biometric technology at its check-in kiosks and boarding gates. The idea is to allow passengers to move more smoothly and securely through the airport, reducing queues. “We’re always […]