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Cautious border re-opening a welcome move
30 October, 2020
Perth Airport says the cautious approach to re-opening Western Australia’s borders is a sensible and responsible move toward re-starting interstate air travel.
Covid-safe Australian first means Perth Airport is “ready to go”.
12 October, 2020
“We congratulate Perth Airport for becoming the first airport in Australia to obtain the Airport Health Accreditation,” said Stefano Baronci, Director General, ACI Asia-Pacific.
Perth Airport supporting local industries during crisis
23 September, 2020
Despite the devastating effects of COVID-19 on the aviation industry, Perth Airport has remained operational 24/7 to service FIFO and freight services that are so critical to our State’s economy.
Aviation sector Coronavirus losses continue to climb
26 June, 2020
The devastating impact of the coronavirus on Western Australia’s aviation sector has again been laid bare by the latest passenger number data from Perth Airport.
Joint Statement from Perth Airport and Qantas
15 May, 2020
Perth Airport and Qantas have resolved their recent dispute on mutually beneficial terms.
Perth Airport calls on Qantas Group to act on unpaid aviation and lease fees
08 May, 2020
Perth Airport continues to seek urgent talks with the Qantas Group as their continued non-payment of aviation and property rent and lease fees threatens critical FIFO flights in Western Australia.
Statement from Perth Airport
06 May, 2020
Statement by Perth Airport in response to comments by Qantas CEO Alan Joyce on Tuesday, 5 May 2020
PASSENGER PLUNGE: ONE MILLION AND COUNTING
04 May, 2020
Perth Airport’s passenger numbers have “fallen off a cliff” in the wake of coronavirus travel restrictions, with the loss of more than one million passengers in April alone.
Statement from Perth Airport
24 April, 2020
Perth Airport is working cooperatively with Virgin's administrators to try to help the airline come through the current coronavirus crisis.
WE WON’T LET WA DOWN
08 April, 2020
Perth Airport CEO Kevin Brown says it is vital that the airport remains operating to support the resources sector, despite the almost complete collapse of international and interstate passenger numbers.