Airport

Dubai airport has new Baggage rules .

Packing correctly can save you time (and money) at the airport. Here are the basic rules to follow, plus some further tips.
Regulations:

1:Please do not carry liquids over 100ml in your hand luggage. Also:

A:Place containers in a clear, resealable plastic bag.

B:Put the resealable bag in your hand luggage.

2:Generally two pieces of baggage are allowed for international travel, with the total weight not exceeding 32kg. However this may vary by airline and fare type. Check with your airline before you fly.
Packing correctly can save you time (and money) at the airport. Here are the basic rules to follow, plus some further tips.
Regulations:

1:Please do not carry liquids over 100ml in your hand luggage. Also:
A:Place containers in a clear, resealable plastic bag.

B:Put the resealable bag in your hand luggage.
2:Generally two pieces of baggage are allowed for international travel, with the total weight not exceeding 32kg. However this may vary by airline and fare type. Check with your airline before you fly.
3:Baggage larger than 90cm long, 75cm high and 60cm wide, or that does not have a single flat surface, will need to be checked in at the oversized baggage counter. Please allow extra time to check-in oversize baggage.
4:Excess baggage must be repacked. Excess baggage fees typically apply
General tips:

1:Pack personal belongings in your hand luggage.

2:Keep a laptop where it can be easily reached: you’ll need to place it in a separate security tray at the security scan.
3:Always remove old baggage tags. They may cause the baggage system to reject the bag they’re attached to.
4:Avoid using cardboard boxes. They need to be processed manually, which takes longer. And they’re not as durable.

5:Don’t forget travel insurance.:Baggage larger than 90cm long, 75cm high and 60cm wide, or that does not have a single flat surface, will need to be checked in at the oversized baggage counter. Please allow extra time to check-in oversize baggage.

4:Excess baggage must be repacked. Excess baggage fees typically apply
General tips:

1:Pack personal belongings in your hand luggage.

2:Keep a laptop where it can be easily reached: you’ll need to place it in a separate security tray at the security scan.

3:Always remove old baggage tags. They may cause the baggage system to reject the bag they’re attached to.

4:Avoid using cardboard boxes. They need to be processed manually, which takes longer. And they’re not as durable.

5:Don’t forget travel insurance.

Airport

Western Sydney Airport Welcomes Its First Plane After 6 Years of construction

In a historic milestone for Australia’s aviation sector, the first plane has officially taken off and landed at Western Sydney Airport after six years of construction, much to the delight of a small but enthusiastic group of dedicated planespotters.

A test pilot made the inaugural landing using a Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, successfully completing a series of take-off and landing runs on the newly built tarmac. This crucial test paves the way for larger passenger aircraft, which are expected to start using the runway in two years.

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The Piper PA-30 was employed to assess the airport’s approximately 3,000 Aeronautical Ground Lights (AGLs) by executing operations in various conditions, including daylight, dusk, and evening. This testing ensures that the lighting system is fit for purpose and ready to welcome aircraft when the airport opens to commercial flights in late 2026.

The pilot also highlighted that the rapid exit taxiways have been designed at a 45-degree angle, allowing for quicker transitions on and off the runway. Once operational, the airport will feature a single runway capable of handling up to 10 million passengers annually right from day one.

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As the construction phase nears completion, the airport’s main terminal, apron, and supporting infrastructure will be ready to accommodate around 81,000 flights each year. This milestone marks a significant moment for Western Sydney Airport, the first new airport to open in Australia since Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport more than two decades ago.

Major airlines, including Qantas and Jetstar, have already committed to operating from the 24/7 facility, signaling strong support for this new hub. By 2033, the airport aims to handle up to 10 million passengers and facilitate extensive air traffic movements annually.