AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoWestern Sydney Airport: The new 24-hour airport is set to open to passengers on October 25, with Qatar Airways confirming direct Doha flights from December 2027. The service will start three times a week, with plans to go daily. Air links: Virgin Australia is seeking 28 extra weekly Bali flights, setting up a capacity contest with Qantas. Border processing: The government is examining how e-gates could be used by most arriving passengers. Tourism trade: Intrepid Travel reported a record September, with more than 35,000 departures, while Greece has reopened its Melbourne tourism office. Regional escapes: A promotion is offering free stays at selected off-grid cabins if guests cut their phone use by at least half. Travel advice: Australians are being urged to avoid Saudi Arabia amid escalating attacks.
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