Tag: Adelaide Airport
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Unburnt fuel fire: Rex Airlines flight closes runway at Adelaide Airport
A Rex Airlines flight bound for Broken Hill was forced to return to the Adelaide Airport terminal this morning after an ‘incident’ where one worried passenger told how he saw smoke after unburnt fuel ignited in the engine’s exhaust pipe. Adelaide Airport confirmed the incident involving a Saab 340 plane – a Swedish twin-engine aircraft…
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Major international airline to land daily in Adelaide
Malaysia Airlines is set to operate its Adelaide to Kuala Lumpur service daily from February 2, 2026, adding another 60,000 seats per year to the route. A new aircraft, the A330neo, would travel the route, with the airline announcing that the plan was configured with 28 business class and 269 economy class seats, including 24…
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Multimillion-dollar Adelaide Airport overhaul cleared for takeoff
This new phase begins with the demolishing of the hall’s southern ramp to make way for a major expansion to the check-in hall by more than 1,500sqm, increasing capacity by 25 per cent. The expansion, which is part of a $600 million upgrade of the airport, will include the replacement of all existing check-in equipment…
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New flights connect Adelaide to key interstate route
Tourism minister Zoe Bettison said the new route would entice more interstate visitors to South Australia, with the inaugural Perth to Adelaide service to commence next month in time with the West Australian school holidays. Taking off on June 28, the route will be flown three times a week and deliver 30,000 more seats between…
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Major airline to resume daily international flights to Adelaide
Emirates will resume direct-to-Adelaide flights from October 28, bringing the number of international airlines flying to the South Australian capital to 10. The move is expected to deliver a $160 million boost in tourism expenditure and freight exports according to the state government, which lauded the relaunch as a “key milestone for South Australia’s post-COVID…
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Siren set to sound for new Adelaide Airport sports bar
The new ADL Grounds Bar is being described as a place that pays homage to Adelaide’s rich sporting identity, and will showcase sites like Adelaide Oval, Norwood Oval and Hindmarsh Stadium. Adelaide Airport managing director Brenton Cox said the bar is expected to open near the international departures entry in mid December as part of…
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Premier eyes more international flights to Adelaide amid Qatar row
As pressure ramps up over the rejection of Qatar’s bid to add more international flights into Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Malinauskas said there was no restriction on the volume of international flights it could fly into Adelaide. “Qatar can fly in and out of Adelaide on a very frequent basis indeed, and there’s more capacity…
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Adelaide Airport unveils ‘pay as you go’ premium lounge for overseas travellers
Plaza Premium Group founder and chief executive officer Song Hoi See said Australia is a key strategic market for the Hong Kong-headquartered business which owns hospitality facilities at more than 70 international airports. The new independent lounge, featuring a South Australian-influenced wine corridor created with Accolade Wines, nature-inspired art, booths, dining room, bar and showers,…