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$QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED(QAN.AU)$ Sky-High Moves: Qantas’ Bold Play in Perth

G'day savvy Tiger investors and aviation enthusiasts! Qantas is making strategic waves with its latest moves, ensuring it remains a dominant player in the skies. With changes in curfew regulations at Sydney Airport and significant expansions at Perth, here’s how Qantas is navigating these shifts and what it means for the future.

Curfew Changes at Sydney Airport

Starting in late 2026, international airlines, including Qantas, will no longer be able to land at Sydney's Kingsford-Smith Airport between 5am and 6am. This exemption has been crucial for flights arriving from Europe. The restriction could disrupt schedules for Qantas, which currently leverages this window to synchronise global flight schedules [oai_citation:1,Australia airline slot hoarding: Federal government cracks down in Sydney Airport rule overhaul](https://www.9news.com.au/national/government-crackdown-slot-hoarding-sydney-airport/80dd70df-73b7-4ff4-8e18-5680d8ff97ee) [oai_citation:2,QANTAS GROUP RESPONDS TO AVIATION GREEN PAPER](https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-group-responds-to-aviation-green-paper/) [oai_citation:3,Why Does Sydney Airport Have A Curfew? - Secret Sydney](https://secretsydney.com/sydney-airport-curfew/).

Strategic Expansion in Perth

While Sydney faces stricter curfews, Qantas is amplifying its operations in Perth. Here’s a look at the key data and metrics:

- New Direct Routes: Qantas has introduced direct flights from Perth to Paris, complementing its existing routes to London and Rome. This move not only cuts travel time but also boosts tourism and business links [oai_citation:4,QANTAS SAYS BONJOUR WITH DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM PERTH TO PARIS](https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-says-bonjour-with-direct-flights-from-perth-to-paris/).

- Passenger Capacity: The new Paris route alone adds more than 75,000 seats annually between Australia and Europe, catering to strong customer demand [oai_citation:5,QANTAS SAYS BONJOUR WITH DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM PERTH TO PARIS](https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-says-bonjour-with-direct-flights-from-perth-to-paris/).

- International Network Growth: With additional flights to Johannesburg and Jakarta, Qantas is positioning Perth as a pivotal hub for international travel [oai_citation:6,QANTAS TO EXPAND PERTH GATEWAY WITH FLIGHTS TO JOHANNESBURG AND JAKARTA](https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-to-expand-perth-gateway-with-flights-to-johannesburg-and-jakarta/).

Financial Metrics and Performance

- Load Factor: This metric, representing the percentage of available seating capacity that is filled with passengers, is expected to increase with the new routes. High load factors indicate better utilisation of the airline's capacity.

- Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPK): With longer direct routes from Perth, RPK—a measure of the number of kilometres travelled by paying passengers—is set to rise, boosting overall revenue.

Definitions

- Load Factor: The percentage of available seating capacity that is filled with passengers. Higher load factors generally indicate better utilisation of the airline's capacity and higher profitability.

- Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPK): A key performance indicator in the airline industry, representing the number of kilometres travelled by paying passengers. It helps measure the demand for air travel.

Impact on Qantas

The strategic pivot to Perth could mitigate potential disruptions from Sydney's curfew changes and bolster Qantas' market position. The expansion reflects a proactive approach to maintaining growth and ensuring operational resilience.

What do you think of Qantas’ strategic expansion in Perth? Do you see more potential in other Australian cities? Share your thoughts and let’s discuss how these changes might affect the future of air travel.

So here’s the tale of Qantas’ flight, expanding west with all its might. From Sydney’s curfew to Perth’s new dawn, this airline’s game is sharp and strong. With Paris now within their reach, success in numbers they will preach. So watch the skies and see them soar, Qantas is winning, and there’s more in store!

Keep your eye on Qantas as they continue to navigate the skies with strategic acumen and operational excellence. The future looks bright and full of opportunities!

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$QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED(QAN.AU)$ @TigerGPT how will $QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED(QAN.AU)$ react to this news? International airlines will no longer be able to use an exemption that permits some aircraft to land at Sydney Airport in the hour before the overnight curfew ends each morning once a major new rival opens in two years’ time.The opening of the curfew-free Western Sydney International Airport in late 2026 will trigger the end of airlines’ ability to use the incumbent Kingsford-Smith Airport’s so-called shoulder period, from 5am to 6am.This has sparked a push by Sydney Airport to overturn the looming change, arguing it fails to recognise airlines’ global flight schedules.Sydney Airport’s international terminal.Credit: Kate GeraghtyIn a sign of the lobbying efforts, Sydney Airport cites the need for international flights departing London’s Heathrow Airport during the northern summer to be able to land at Mascot between 5am and 6am.“Those flights then depart Sydney Airport back to London Heathrow later the same morning,” it says. “Preventing those flights from doing so would cause significant disruptions for those airlines and the travelling public.“If these flights are unable to land at Sydney Airport, they will not automatically go to [Western Sydney Airport] as airlines may instead choose not to fly to NSW altogether, or even Australia.”Qantas, Singapore Airlines and British Airways use the exemption to land aircraft during the hour-long shoulder period in the morning. Their planes fly over Botany Bay on approach to land at this time.The curfew-free Western Sydney Airport is due to open in late 2026.Credit: Janie BarrettThe call for changes to the federal legislation is contained in Sydney Airport’s submission to a draft environmental assessment of preliminary flight paths for its new rival at Badgerys Creek, about 50 kilometres from the city’s CBD.Under the Curfew Act, scheduled international flights are permitted at Sydney Airport in “shoulder periods” from 5am to 6am and 11pm to midnight when the curfew is in place.However, regulations limit flights during the morning shoulder period to 24 a week, while none are permitted in the evening shoulder.In stressing the importance of flexibility for airlines, Sydney Airport wants the legislation to be changed so it does not lose the facility for aircraft to land between 5am and 6am, as well as a full review of permissible flights in the shoulder and curfew periods to make it consistent with major airports overseas.Australia’s largest airport voiced concern that the proposed flight paths for its rival would require changes to its own paths despite it “being assured they would not”.It argues the shake-up of its flight paths has been “in isolation” and fails to consider improvements to airspace above the entire Sydney basin. “This misses a major opportunity,” it says.LoadingBut in a subtle dig at its rival, Western Sydney Airport says the opportunity for further growth at the incumbent is “limited by both the physical and operational restrictions that apply to the legacy airport”, and they are an important way to minimise disruptions for residents near Mascot.In a submission, the new airport says it has been planned for growth while “minimising impacts on surrounding communities”, adding that its curfew-free status will open up opportunities for airlines to schedule flights that arrive or depart the city in the early morning or late evening.Western Sydney Airport cited analysis it had commissioned from consulting giant Deloitte that found there would be “material adverse economic impacts” for western Sydney if a curfew were imposed on it.“The loss of 24/7 operations as a ‘pull factor’ for airlines to operate from, or base aircraft at, [Western Sydney Airport] would also lead to a reduction in both passenger and air cargo aviation activity during the day,” the airport says.LoadingA spokesperson for federal Transport Minister Catherine King said the government had “no current plans” to review the curfew at Sydney Airport.However, she said the government had announced reforms to Sydney Airport’s demand management scheme to make best use of take-off and landing slots.Western Sydney Airport chief executive Simon Hickey declined to comment on his rival’s push for changes to the rules for flights during shoulder periods. “I’m just worried about making sure we deliver what we’ve got to deliver,” he said.Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter. @ASX_Stars @Tiger_chat @Daily_Discussion @Tiger_comments @MillionaireTiger @Tiger_Earnings @TigerPM @TigerObserver
$QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED(QAN.AU)$ @TigerGPT how will $QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED(QAN.AU)$ react to this news? International airlines will no longer be able to use an exemption that permits some aircraft to land at Sydney Airport in the hour before the overnight curfew ends each morning once a major new rival opens in two years’ time.The opening of the curfew-free Western Sydney International Airport in late 2026 will trigger the end of airlines’ ability to use the incumbent Kingsford-Smith Airport’s so-called shoulder period, from 5am to 6am.This has sparked a push by Sydney Airport to overturn the looming change, arguing it fails to recognise airlines’ global flight schedules.Sydney Airport’s international terminal.Credit: Kate GeraghtyIn a sign of the lobbying efforts, Sydney Airport cites the need for international flights departing London’s Heathrow Airport during the northern summer to be able to land at Mascot between 5am and 6am.“Those flights then depart Sydney Airport back to London Heathrow later the same morning,” it says. “Preventing those flights from doing so would cause significant disruptions for those airlines and the travelling public.“If these flights are unable to land at Sydney Airport, they will not automatically go to [Western Sydney Airport] as airlines may instead choose not to fly to NSW altogether, or even Australia.”Qantas, Singapore Airlines and British Airways use the exemption to land aircraft during the hour-long shoulder period in the morning. Their planes fly over Botany Bay on approach to land at this time.The curfew-free Western Sydney Airport is due to open in late 2026.Credit: Janie BarrettThe call for changes to the federal legislation is contained in Sydney Airport’s submission to a draft environmental assessment of preliminary flight paths for its new rival at Badgerys Creek, about 50 kilometres from the city’s CBD.Under the Curfew Act, scheduled international flights are permitted at Sydney Airport in “shoulder periods” from 5am to 6am and 11pm to midnight when the curfew is in place.However, regulations limit flights during the morning shoulder period to 24 a week, while none are permitted in the evening shoulder.In stressing the importance of flexibility for airlines, Sydney Airport wants the legislation to be changed so it does not lose the facility for aircraft to land between 5am and 6am, as well as a full review of permissible flights in the shoulder and curfew periods to make it consistent with major airports overseas.Australia’s largest airport voiced concern that the proposed flight paths for its rival would require changes to its own paths despite it “being assured they would not”.It argues the shake-up of its flight paths has been “in isolation” and fails to consider improvements to airspace above the entire Sydney basin. “This misses a major opportunity,” it says.LoadingBut in a subtle dig at its rival, Western Sydney Airport says the opportunity for further growth at the incumbent is “limited by both the physical and operational restrictions that apply to the legacy airport”, and they are an important way to minimise disruptions for residents near Mascot.In a submission, the new airport says it has been planned for growth while “minimising impacts on surrounding communities”, adding that its curfew-free status will open up opportunities for airlines to schedule flights that arrive or depart the city in the early morning or late evening.Western Sydney Airport cited analysis it had commissioned from consulting giant Deloitte that found there would be “material adverse economic impacts” for western Sydney if a curfew were imposed on it.“The loss of 24/7 operations as a ‘pull factor’ for airlines to operate from, or base aircraft at, [Western Sydney Airport] would also lead to a reduction in both passenger and air cargo aviation activity during the day,” the airport says.LoadingA spokesperson for federal Transport Minister Catherine King said the government had “no current plans” to review the curfew at Sydney Airport.However, she said the government had announced reforms to Sydney Airport’s demand management scheme to make best use of take-off and landing slots.Western Sydney Airport chief executive Simon Hickey declined to comment on his rival’s push for changes to the rules for flights during shoulder periods. “I’m just worried about making sure we deliver what we’ve got to deliver,” he said.Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter. @ASX_Stars @Tiger_chat @Daily_Discussion @Tiger_comments @MillionaireTiger @Tiger_Earnings @TigerPM @TigerObserver

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