AUSTRALIA. JR/Duty Free has opened its newly expanded and redesigned Arrivals store at Darwin International Airport, where terminal expansion works are still in progress.
The expanded areas at each end of the airport are preparing to become operational, beginning with international arrivals at the western end, which processed its first flights over the weekend. Arriving passengers now make their way along a new entry route and will enjoy what is described as an improved shopping experience in the upgraded JR/Duty Free store.
NT Airports Director Commercial and Aviation Development Jim Parashos said the new store provides passengers with a premium duty free offering. It offers a comprehensive selection of liquor brands, including wine and Champagne; luxury fragrances, skincare and cosmetics; watches; handbags; sunglasses; the latest technology such as Apple and GoPro; as well as confectionery.
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Passengers arriving in the expanded internationals area of Darwin International Airport are now met with JR/Duty Free’s contemporary walk-throughstore |
“We’re very excited about JR/Duty Free opening the doors to its redeveloped outlet,” he said. “Passengers arriving in the expanded internationals area are now met with a contemporary walk-through store – an enjoyable start to their stay in Darwin and a taste of things to come, as the remainder of the terminal upgrades come online,” said Parashos.
“JR/Duty Free and Darwin International Airport have been in partnership for more than six years. The new store builds on our previous successes and we’re thrilled to have JR/Duty Free investing in the shopping experience for Darwin travellers.”
JR/Duty Free CEO Milton Lasnitzki added: “Darwin Airport marked the re-entry of JR/Duty Free into the Australian duty free market in 2007. Since then we have developed a strong partnership with the airport and are delighted to be part of the exciting redevelopment. We are extremely pleased to continue our partnership with Darwin Airport and look forward to serving the people of the Northern Territory and their visitors well into the future.”
Beginning in May 2013, the Terminal Expansion Project – Darwin Airport’s biggest since the terminal opened in 1991- will see the terminal grow to 27,000sq m once each area is fully operational. Passengers will start moving through the eastern (domestic) end towards the beginning of October, with work on the retail outlets to continue until the end of the year.
The JR/Duty Free Departures store is currently trading out of a temporary location as work on the new outlet continues. This store is due to open in early December.
