The season officially began on 1 November with the arrival of China Southern Airlines from Guangzhou, followed by Cathay Pacific’s return from Hong Kong yesterday.
The growth highlights the airport’s relationships with airline partners, many of whom are choosing to fly earlier, more often, or with larger aircraft.
China Southern Airlines is increasing capacity by 29%, offering over 60,000 seats this summer. The Guangzhou service will ramp up from five flights per week to daily from 18 December to 3 March, wrapping up on 11 March.
Cathay Pacific is lifting capacity by 24%, bringing forward the start of its HKG service by a month. It will operate up to four flights per week from 3 November to 28 March.
Jetstar has expanded by 49%, increasing capacity with year-round daily Melbourne and daily Gold Coast services in the peak season and an improved Cairns schedule allowing seamless connections to Japan.
Qantas is extending its double daily Brisbane and Melbourne flights as well as third daily Sydney flights well into 2026.
Air New Zealand’s new seasonal service to Adelaide started on 28 October.
Singapore Airlines’ year-round daily service will be complemented by four additional weekly night services, boosting them to 11 flights a week from 24 November, utilising a A350-900 aircraft.
