Australia's newest airport has capacity to grow as large as London's Heathrow, but will open its doors by dipping its toe in the water.
Western Sydney International Airport's inaugural passenger flight will take off on October 25, with executives pledging to help ease demand on some of Australia's busiest domestic routes.
Just 21 domestic services will operate from the facility each week when it opens, via Jetstar flights to Melbourne, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast.
Qantas will not begin flying to and from the airport until March 2027, when eight departures a week will be added to the rotation.
WSI chief executive Simon Hickey said services announced on Wednesday were a starting point, with availability set to grow and provide customers more choice.
