Western Sydney Airport (WSI) Discussion

[clifford]

If it happens, it’ll probably be better than extending the new western metro. Easier to put limited stops service on the heavy network.

Couldn't agree more. You have to ask who are the most likely people to use this airport (not me, for sure, as an ACT resident, but ex-Western Sydney resident). Could easily turn out to be a white(ish) elephant looking a little like AVV. Poor transport links, poor patronage.

Build it and they will come (well maybe not).

 

[TomVexille]

SMH article today reported that WSI has been designated as a primary gateway airport under air rights agreements. With a provision to review after 12 month of operation.

Way to shoot the place in the foot.

 

[moa999]

Think that was always expected.

 

[elanshin]

If it happens, it’ll probably be better than extending the new western metro. Easier to put limited stops service on the heavy network.

Would also be a one train airport to airport link if they set up the services correctly.

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SMH article today reported that WSI has been designated as a primary gateway airport under air rights agreements. With a provision to review after 12 month of operation.

Way to shoot the place in the foot.

I don't think it'll affect things too greatly. It's really only a small handful of airlines that this would affect.

 

[dajop]

Could easily turn out to be a white(ish) elephant looking a little like AVV. Poor transport links, poor patronage.

AVV is probably not a good comparison, simply because of its location relative to population centres. I think the number of people that live closer to WSI than SYD is about 5x the number of people that live closer to AVV than MEL. In reality there are about 5-6 suburbs of Melbourne ( that make up half a LGA) that are closer to AVV than MEL, and anyone else has to play the Westgate/Princes Fwy lottery to get there. This is very different to WSI. AVV's main population base is probably Geelong and beyond.

 

[jase05]

Couldn't agree more. You have to ask who are the most likely people to use this airport (not me, for sure, as an ACT resident, but ex-Western Sydney resident). Could easily turn out to be a white(ish) elephant looking a little like AVV. Poor transport links, poor patronage.

Build it and they will come (well maybe not).

It already has one thing going fo it at bat AVV doesn’t and that isfreight.
WSI will be the air freight hub of Australia whereas the various governments can’t even bribe freight to move to AVV

 

[elanshin]

It already has one thing going fo it at bat AVV doesn’t and that freight.
WSI will be the air freight hub of Australia

Not to mention it'll probably be the highest tech airport in the country. I suspect the PAX experience inside would be a lot smoother than SYD / MEL.

 

[jase05]

Not to mention it'll probably be the highest tech airport in the country. I suspect the PAX experience inside would be a lot smoother than SYD / MEL.

Yes, a very valid point.
Dependant on what airlines go out there I think from ADL if I’m connecting to International it may become a very good option and far better than the debacle that is SYD for connections. The more options the better

 

[justinbrett]

SMH article today reported that WSI has been designated as a primary gateway airport under air rights agreements. With a provision to review after 12 month of operation.

Way to shoot the place in the foot.

Melbourne includes Avalon in existing Air Services Agreements, unless the specific agreement says otherwise.

A couple do differentiate (I think Indonesia from memory) but most do not.

So no surprise WSI would be treated at least the same as Avalon.