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AUSTRALIA. Perth Airport and Virgin Australia have announced that operations will commence from the new Terminal 1 (T1) Domestic Pier from 22 November 2015.
The pier features a central retail and dining area offering passengers an extensive range of options.
Situated at the western end of T1, Australia’s newest domestic terminal will become home to Virgin Australia and enable customers to transfer seamlessly between regional, interstate and international services in one convenient location.
Perth Airport Chief Executive Officer, Brad Geatches said the T1 Domestic Terminal is a world-class facility and the most significant project in Perth Airport’s current A$1 billion (US$720 million) redevelopment.
“The opening of the T1 Domestic Terminal represents a major milestone in achieving our vision of having all commercial air services operating from one convenient location,” Geatches commented. “The new terminal offers customers a totally new experience, with high quality finishes, a range of food, beverage and retail outlets and a premium lounge for Virgin Australia guests.”
Virgin Australia Group Chief Executive Officer, John Borghetti said the new terminal will transform the customer experience in Perth. “This terminal is the centrepiece of our commitment to Western Australia and will deliver an outstanding travel experience for all of our customers.
“It will provide access to twice the number of departure gates, with the ability to board up to twelve aircraft at one time, offering a world-class gateway for regional, domestic and international travel.
“Our new check-in service will enable us to tailor the experience to the needs of different customers, combining cutting-edge technology with the personalised customer service for which Virgin Australia is renowned.
“We believe the new Virgin Australia ground experience will raise the bar for airport services around Australia and help to ensure that Virgin Australia is the number one choice for travellers on the all-important trans-continental routes,” Borghetti said.
It is estimated that more than 4,200 contractors and suppliers contributed to the state-of-the-art facility, working an estimated 1.8 million man-hours.
The new terminal also features:
• a state-of-the-art Virgin Australia lounge featuring the airline’s signature Espresso and Wine Bar
• 28 domestic check-in kiosks and bag-drop technology
• 12 aerobridge-serviced departure gates including three A330 capable aircraft gates
“We are confident that the Virgin Australia T1 Domestic Terminal sets a new standard in customer experience in Australia,” Geatches said. “The facilities are brand new, very spacious and designed with the customer at the forefront.”
The first flight to arrive into the T1 Domestic Terminal will be Virgin Australia flight VA 713 from Adelaide at 7.35am on Sunday 22 November, and the first departing flight will be VA714 from Perth to Adelaide at 8.10am that day.
