The federal government has approved plans to expand Perth Airport’s Terminal 1 as it seeks to meet growing demand.
The $500 million first phase of the plan will see an 80 per cent expansion of floor space to accommodate 16 additional check-in counters, a larger baggage claim area, aerobridges capable of facilitating Airbus A380 superjumbo jets, and a new duty free store and other retail outlets. A new domestic pier and lounge area for Virgin Australia are also in the works as some domestic service moves into the terminal, which has primarily served international travel.
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Perth Airport was earlier this month named the world’s 9th “Most Hated” airport by popular travel site CNNGO.com , which cited long queues for check-in and taxi service and called the airport’s domestic terminals “reviled.”