Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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Perth Airport had a remarkable year in the 2023-24 financial period, setting new passenger traffic records. The airport welcomed more than 16.1 million passengers, surpassing the previous record of 14.9 million in the 2014 financial year. This growth was largely driven by a significant increase in regional travel.
Perth Airport has broken its passenger record for the 2023-24 financial year, with more than 16.1 million passengers passing through its terminals. This achievement was largely due to an increase in regional travel, which outpaced interstate and international travel.
Flights from Perth to Paris
| Airline | Flight duration (hours:minutes) | pause |
|---|---|---|
| Qantas | 20:00 | Singapore |
| Singapore Airlines | 21:00 | Singapore |
| The UAE | 22:00 | Dubai |
| Etihad Airways | 23:00 | Abu Dhabi |
| Cathay Pacific | 24:00 | Hong Kong |
Record numbers of passengers
In FY24, Perth Airport welcomed more than six million regional passengers, surpassing interstate passengers of 5.7 million and international passengers of 4.3 million. This represents a significant milestone in the airport’s recovery from the impacts of COVID-19.
CEO’s Viewpoint
Perth Airport CEO Jason Waters has been amazed by the rapid recovery and growth. He praised the exceptional efforts made to attract airlines and increase passenger numbers. “We have added over ten million passengers since FY21, easily breaking a decade-old record,” Waters said. He highlighted the continued confidence shown by airlines in the Western Australian market, which is expected to drive further growth.
Future investments
Looking ahead, Perth Airport is set to invest more than $5 billion in new infrastructure. This includes expanding the international terminal, developing new domestic terminal facilities, building a parallel runway, constructing two multi-storey car parks and creating the airport’s first hotel. These developments are aimed at providing additional capacity for airline partners and enhancing the passenger experience.
Recent developments
The infrastructure investment comes shortly after the resolution of a dispute with Qantas over its move to the airport hub. With that settled, the airport is focusing on creating a single central location for all flight services.
Improving passenger experience
Waters emphasised the aim to deliver a seamless, world-class travel experience for all passengers. “We are now embarking on a mission to invest over $5 billion in new infrastructure to provide the additional capacity our airline partners need to grow their businesses,” he said. The new developments will ensure Perth Airport is able to accommodate future growth and continue to deliver first-class services.
Perth Airport’s record year for passenger traffic highlights the dynamic growth and recovery of Western Australia’s travel sector. With significant infrastructure investment and a focus on improving the passenger experience, Perth Airport is well positioned to support continued growth and transform into a central hub for regional, interstate and international travel.
In short, Perth Airport’s significant increase in passenger numbers, driven by regional travel, and its significant investment in new infrastructure point to a promising future for the airport and the wider travel industry in Western Australia.
