Live Roundups Editor's Desk Insights Executive Ops Weather About 🔍
Home › World News › In Australia, Sydney’s second airport blows some...
World News

In Australia, Sydney’s second airport blows some passengers off course

In Australia, Sydney’s second airport blows some passengers off course
South China Morning Post Monday 26 October 2026, 07:40 UTC By dpa 1 min read
Key Points

Sydney’s new multibillion-dollar airport has already confused some travellers, with passengers mistaking the new facility for the Australian city’s existing airport and even booking flights to the wrong side of the country. Western Sydney International Airport, which opened at the weekend after decades of planning, is about 60km (37 miles) from the city centre, compared with just 8km for the existing Kingsford Smith Airport. The new airport operates around the clock, while most passenger...

Sydney’s new multibillion-dollar airport has already confused some travellers, with passengers mistaking the new facility for the Australian city’s existing airport and even booking flights to the wrong side of the country. Western Sydney International Airport, which opened at the weekend after decades of planning, is about 60km (37 miles) from the city centre, compared with just 8km for the existing Kingsford Smith Airport. The new airport operates around the clock, while most passenger flights...
Australia (LOCATION) Sydney (LOCATION) Australian (ORG) Western Sydney International Airport (ORG) Kingsford Smith Airport (LOCATION)
Originally published by South China Morning Post Read original →

Related Stories

'Extraordinary historical moment' in Serbian democracy, following Vučić defeat

An "extraordinary historical moment in Serbian parliamentary democracy", which "completely changes the political landscape of the country", says Bojan Vranić, a professor of Political Science at the University of Belgrade. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT He calls it a victory not just over the Vučić government, but a victory over existing parliamentary opposition, "bringing in a new, fresh, political elite."

Euronews 18m ago

Horizons Middle East & Africa 10/26/2026 (Video)

Bloomberg Markets 23m ago

From rotten food to political opponents: Researchers explore how disgust relates to our beliefs — and why the connection is complicated

Rotten food, sex and politics: What connects them? October 26, 2026Some studies have linked disgust sensitivity to socially conservative attitudes. But ahead of the US midterm elections, does disgust shape our politics, or do our beliefs shape what we find disgusting?

Deutsche Welle 23m ago

Eric Bauza, the modern voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies aged 46

Prolific voice actor Eric Bauza voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Road Runner and Porky Pig, along with hundreds of other characters. Emmy-award winning voice actor Eric Bauza, best known as the modern voice of iconic Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died aged 46. The voice actor’s death was announced by his family, who shared a statement to the actor’s Instagram account.

Euronews 28m ago