Australian Airports Association CEO: Both Sydney airports will 'compete well against each other'

Australian Airports Association CEO Simon Westaway, speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Australia Pacific, commented (28-Jul-2026) on the upcoming launch of Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, stating: "It's great to see that level of development", noting Western Sydney Airport and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport will "compete well against each other". Mr Westaway noted: "Some of the discussions are interesting around new LCCs", adding Australia has "the breadth and depth to operate more competitively". He concluded: "There's been a number of models over the years, most have fizzled and burned, but more airports would embrace more airlines".