1 min readBy Aaron Bailey
Sydney’s New $14 Billion Airport Officially Opens As First Jetstar Flight Takes Off
Western Sydney unveils a curfew free $14 billion hub with sold out inaugural Jetstar flight and freight services.
By Aaron BaileyZimbabwe

Sunday 25 October marks a special day for Sydneysiders, with the historic opening of a second Sydney international airport. Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) opens to passenger flights today, after a $14 billion build and development from scratch.
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- October 25, 2026
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