SYD Kingsford Smith Airport's $500m Upgrade
Oct 16, 2007, 7:40 am
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SYD Kingsford Smith Airport's $500m Upgrade
This afternoon's announcement will cater for A380-size aircraft and the increased (MAP hopes) number of pax per flight.
Pundits in the news bulletins estimate if airlines pass on the full costs, to expect a $20 fare increase SYD-LHR for the privelege.
Which airlines, in the current market, be so audacious to slug another fare increase or levy onto SYD prices?
I'm expecting a fuel levy increase or two, but this would be a little insulting.
Pundits in the news bulletins estimate if airlines pass on the full costs, to expect a $20 fare increase SYD-LHR for the privelege.
Sydney airport to get $500 million upgrade (SMH October 16)
...Two aerobridges will be dismantled to make way for more frequent arrivals of larger aircraft such as the new Airbus A380, and work has begun on the construction of a centralised baggage handling system and expanded taxiways.
The 7300 square metre expansion of the International Terminal is expected to be completed by 2009.
A key feature will be a large food court and shopping centre-style forum with nine fast-food outlets and an extra 26 shops, up from the existing 17.
Sydney Airport CEO, Russell Balding, said three-quarters of the work was "aeronautical related".
...Two aerobridges will be dismantled to make way for more frequent arrivals of larger aircraft such as the new Airbus A380, and work has begun on the construction of a centralised baggage handling system and expanded taxiways.
The 7300 square metre expansion of the International Terminal is expected to be completed by 2009.
A key feature will be a large food court and shopping centre-style forum with nine fast-food outlets and an extra 26 shops, up from the existing 17.
Sydney Airport CEO, Russell Balding, said three-quarters of the work was "aeronautical related".
I'm expecting a fuel levy increase or two, but this would be a little insulting.
