Qantas customers will benefit from smoother connections and improved facilities at Perth Airport, with construction to begin on an integrated domestic and international passenger hub, followed by construction on the airline’s new International Transit Lounge for its premium passengers.
The redesigned international wing, which will be located within the existing T3/T4 area, will feature a large outdoor deck with alfresco seating, streamlined immigration, and customs area that enables a faster transfer experience, additional food and beverage outlets, and a new duty-free store.
The airline’s domestic flights as well as services to Singapore, Auckland, and London will operate from the new facility.
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Designed for customers transiting in Perth when travelling on QF9 from Melbourne to London and QF10 from London to Melbourne, Qantas’ new transit lounge will offer more than a dozen shower suites, space to refresh and a wellness facility, while its outdoor patio will include a barbeque grill with a Neil Perry-designed Australian-style BBQ menu.
“Perth will become the western hub for our international services to the United Kingdom and potentially other European destinations in the future,” says Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce. “Combining all of our operations under one roof means customers can transfer from domestic to international services without changing terminals. The new design allows for an outdoor space and natural sunlight, which is something we know our customers will value ahead of a long-haul flight.”
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Preparatory works have begun with the project to be completed by March next year, in time for the inaugural non-stop services between Perth and London, which will be the longest on the Qantas network at a distance of approximately 14,500 kilometres and a flying time of 17 hours. Sydney to Dallas is currently the longest Qantas sector with a flying time of around 16 hours.
“It’s fair to say there’s been a huge amount of excitement about the launch of our non-stop services from Perth to London, and we’re delighted to be working with the State Government and Perth Airport to encourage overseas visitors to stopover in Perth,” adds Joyce.
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