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21 September 2026

Countdown to take off: What trial passengers really think of Australia’s newest airport

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Countdown to take off: What trial passengers really think of Australia’s newest airport

Armed with fake boarding passes and fake luggage, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport has been inviting locals and aviation enthusiasts to take part in a trial passenger program ...

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