Media releases

Perth Airport fosters the Christmas spirit for children

16 December, 2016

As part of Perth Airport’s Corporate Social Responsibility program, more than 300 staff donated gifts for children who live in foster care across Western Australia.  The gifts were donated as part of Perth Airport’s end of year staff celebration, and were presented to the Foster Care Association of WA.


Perth Airport and Qantas reach agreement on the 787-9 Dreamliner direct service from Perth to London

11 December, 2016

Perth Airport and Qantas have reached agreement on the use of Terminal 3 (T3) to facilitate the operation of the non-stop iconic service from Perth to London, on the airline’s new state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

Proposed Qantas 787-9 Direct Service from Perth to London

27 November, 2016

Discussions between Perth Airport and Qantas for the operation of direct services from Perth to London are progressing. 

Perth Airport Unveils Its New Front Door

25 November, 2016

Perth Airport’s new and expanded Terminal 1 (T1) forecourt, featuring two exciting new dining experiences, are now opened to the public as part of its historic $1 billion redevelopment program.

Perth Airport crowned Capital City Airport of the Year

24 November, 2016

At a gala dinner in Canberra last night, Perth Airport was awarded the coveted Australian Airports Association (AAA) Industry Award for Capital City Airport of the Year.

Proposed Qantas 787-9 direct service from Perth to London

18 November, 2016

Perth Airport is fully supportive of the proposed introduction of direct flights from Perth to London and believes the creation of a Western Hub represents a significant opportunity for Qantas, Perth Airport, and Western Australia.

TERMINAL 1 INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATES 30 YEARS

25 October, 2016

Perth Airport today celebrates 30 years of operations at Terminal 1 (T1) International, marking a significant milestone in air travel in Western Australia.

Perth Airport welcomes Virgin Australia's Abu Dhabi service

20 September, 2016

Perth Airport has welcomed the announcement that Virgin Australia will commence services between Perth and Abu Dhabi from June 2017.

Protecting Children is Everyone's Business

08 September, 2016

Perth Airport and Life Education WA have joined forces to help protect Western Australian children from some of the pressures they face growing up in a modern, fast-paced world.

Perth Airport Supports Book Week 2016

31 August, 2016

In celebration of Book Week 2016, Beechboro and Forrestfield Primary Schools both received $5,000 worth of books to update their library.