Perth Airport CEO: 'There's always room... for new airlines and new routes'
Perth Airport CEO Jason Waters, speaking at Routes Asia 2025, stated (25-Mar-2025) Perth is located in the same time zone as 60% of the world's population, adding: "It's a market of enormous potential". Mr Waters also commented: "There's always room... for new airlines and new routes".
Background ✨
Perth Airport's infrastructure investments are aimed at significantly transforming its facilities, with AUD5 billion allocated to support airline and passenger growth and enhance its status as a dynamic regional airport1. The airport handled a record 17 million passengers in 2024, with international traffic as a key growth driver expected to nearly double in the next 20 years2. Western Australia's government is committed to expanding its aviation connections, positioning Perth as a crucial hub for travel and trade3.