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This airport maintains a 30-year record of no lost luggage

Step into world of seamless travel, where every journey begins and ends with peace of mind. For three decades, this airport has upheld a remarkable record: not a single piece of luggage lost.

In the fast-paced world of air travel, where delays and mishaps can cause frustration and inconvenience, Kansai Airport in Japan stands out as a beacon of efficiency and reliability.

Recently crowned the best airport for baggage handling in the prestigious 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards, Kansai Airport has achieved a remarkable feat – maintaining a flawless record of zero lost luggage since its inauguration in 1994.

Kansai Airport’s baggage handling operations can be attributed to its meticulous and streamlined processes. Upon the arrival of a flight, luggage is swiftly sorted in the airport’s state-of-the-art sorting room. Each piece is then carefully placed on the conveyor belt in the precise order dictated by luggage tags.

Crucially, airport staff meticulously check each item to ensure nothing is left behind in the transport box. Remarkably, this entire process is completed within a mere 12 minutes of the plane touching down.

In addition to its remarkable efficiency, Kansai Airport prides itself on its commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and implementing best practices in baggage handling, the airport has consistently raised the bar for industry standards.

While Singapore Changi Airport and Bahrain International Airport secured second and third place, respectively, demonstrating their own commitment to excellence in customer service. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, ranked eighth in the survey, further highlights the Asian region’s dominance in providing exceptional baggage handling services.

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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.