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Qantas and Jetstar to launch services from Western Sydney International, with first passenger flight set for Oct. 25, 2026

Qantas and Jetstar will begin operating from Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) when Australia’s newest major airport opens later this year. Jetstar will fly the first commercial passenger service on Oct. 25, 2026, positioning the carriers to build out a new Western Sydney network from day one.

Discovered 2026-07-09T03:29:03.816284-07:00 | 2026-07-09T03:29:03.816284-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • WSI is a new major hub for Western Sydney, and Qantas/Jetstar’s early schedule shape determines how quickly capacity, connectivity, and catchment-area capture will build.
  • The Oct. 25, 2026 first commercial passenger flight date anchors network planning for staffing, slot demand, and associated ground/airport readiness.
  • Route and market-expansion decisions at a new airport often ripple into competitive dynamics across Australia, influencing pricing and frequency on overlapping city-pairs (see broader Routes).

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