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Sydney’s A$5.6B Western Sydney Airport opens with few flights as commercial prospects face scrutiny

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After decades of delays, protests and funding shortfalls, Sydney’s second airport has opened. The A$5.6 billion (US$4 billion) facility begins operations with barely any flights, raising questions about its commercial prospects.

Discovered 2026-10-18T14:04:38.156277-07:00 | 2026-10-18T14:04:38.156277-07:00

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  • The opening adds a second airport to Sydney’s system after more than half a century of political delays, but the initial lack of flights puts its commercial viability in focus.
  • The A$5.6 billion investment makes the airport’s ability to attract airline service and passenger demand a consequential test for infrastructure planning.

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