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INDUSTRY • TRAVEL

Domestic terminal

transformation

Continued growth in passenger numbers at Cairns Airport has
sparked a massive $55 million redevelopment plan.

Cairns Airport’s domestic terminal will experience” for travellers, with domestic offerings will also be added.
be future-proofed to accommodate terminal traffic expected to grow by “In the last year we’ve announced new
increasing passenger traffic under a $55 40% over the next decade, equating to international flights and an upgrade
million redevelopment plan set to begin around six million passengers a year. of the food and beverage options in the
in August. The plan will expand the domestic international terminal. Now it’s the
The project will create more than 300 terminal footprint to 10,000 square domestic terminal’s turn,” Mr Carter said.
jobs during construction and a further metres, with the departures hall “With this upgrade we are aiming
150 permanent jobs once operational. boasting additional seating and to take customer experience to new
Cairns Airport CEO Norris Carter said passengers enjoying easier heights from touch down to take off.
the multi-million-dollar transformation navigation of the terminal. A range We want our customers to arrive
would create a “world-class airport of extra food and beverage and retail excited and depart delighted.”

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