25 March ATIA CEO Dean Long on Singapore Airlines and Western Sydney International Airport March 25, 2026 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 "Today is a massive leap forward for Sydneysiders and their connection to the world. Singapore Airlines is one of the best aviation players with one of the best products in the sky, and this gives them wonderful access to Europe. It doesn't matter if you're in Western Sydney, the east or the north, your connectivity through to Asia and also Europe is now unparalleled. It gives you what Victorians have had for a number of years - a 24-hour airport that connects this great city to the world.” “The prices Singapore Airlines has on sale from 1pm today are extremely attractive. It gives you a safe way to Europe, even during the conflict that we're experiencing today. New supply at lower prices at higher value means great outcomes for the Australian traveller and, importantly, for visitors to this great country." "It's great to see a full-service premium carrier flying into Western Sydney Airport and, more importantly, getting those tickets out for sale through travel agents, which is really, really exciting. There are some amazing deals through Ho Chi Minh City, Mumbai and also London. So get online today, have a look at them, and book through your ATIA-accredited travel provider. Congratulations to Western Sydney Airport on this milestone, and to Singapore Airlines on being the first carrier to go on sale for Western Sydney Airport." Related Articles ATIA Welcomes Federal Government’s Reforms to Sydney Airport Slot Management The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) strongly supports the significant reforms to the slot management system at Sydney Airport as the first step towards making flying fairer. ATIA welcomes historic reforms to Sydney Airport slot management The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has welcomed the Government and Parliament’s passage of historic reforms to Sydney Airport’s slot-management system. Beyond Borders on the Road kicks off in Sydney - Early-Bird Tickets on Sale Now 19 March 2026: ATIA is kicking off its 2026 Beyond Borders On The Road (BBOTR) series in Sydney on 13 April and, for a limited time, members can secure their spot for just $55 and non-members just $110. Travel has a new home – the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) The Australian Travel Industry has a new peak industry body representing travel agents and advisors, tour operators, consolidators and wholesalers replacing the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) effective today. Federal Govt reforms to Sydney Airport slot management The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement today on reforms to Sydney Airport slot management as a positive step towards strengthening aviation competition. Statement from ATIA CEO Dean Long on Aviation Industry Ombuds Scheme We welcome the announcement and are pleased to see the balanced, practical approach which reflects the significant levels of advocacy ATIA has invested in this matter on behalf of Travel Agents and Tour Operators Showing 0 Comment