News & Media

9 August 2022 MEDIA RELEASE 'WALK ON SUNSHINE' WITH JETSTAR'S SUNSHINE COAST SALE Jetstar has dropped a 4-day sale for fares to the Sunshine Coast from just $60* Over 20,000 sale fares are up for grabs The sale starts now, and runs until midnight (AEST) 12 August or...

1 August 2022 MEDIA RELEASE Sunshine Coast Airport launches new brand and welcomes new aircraft signaling a bright future for the airport and region Sunshine Coast Airport welcomes the arrival of Bonza’s first aircraft – flight AB 001 signalling a bright future for...

9 July 2022 MEDIA RELEASE Air New Zealand returns to Sunshine Coast Airport  Air New Zealand today recommenced direct flights between Auckland and Sunshine Coast, with the first service touching down at 12:10pm amid a welcome event including gifts and entertainment...

15 February 2022 MEDIA RELEASE Sunshine Coast Airport revealed as ‘Bonza’s Backyard’ in the largest announcement in Australia’s aviation history Sunshine Coast Airport named as first airport base and head office location for Bonza Bonza to operate 37 flights per week...

11 February 2022 MEDIA RELEASE $200 million to fly more international visitors to Queensland The Palaszczuk Government is joining forces with Sunshine Coast Airport and other international airports across Queensland to invest $200 million in the state’s international...

21 December 2021 MEDIA STATEMENT New General Manager Corporate Communications announced for Sunshine Coast Airport Sunshine Coast Airport has today announced the appointment of Ms Kylie Ezzy as its new General Manager Corporate Communications. Ms Ezzy has more than 20...

14 December 2021 MEDIA RELEASE Virgin Australia commences year-round flights between Adelaide and Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast Airport today welcomed the first Virgin Australia flight between Adelaide and Sunshine Coast as a year-round service, with VA1645 touching...

13 December 2021 MEDIA RELEASE Emotional scenes at Sunshine Coast Airport as holidaymakers reunite Sunshine Coast Airport has today welcomed fully vaccinated interstate family and friends who no longer need to quarantine when touching down in Queensland. Queensland’s...

2 December 2021 MEDIA STATEMENT New General Manager of Property Development announced for Sunshine Coast Airport Sunshine Coast Airport today announces the appointment of Andrew Hay as its new General Manager Property Development. Mr Hay is a senior real estate...

15 November 2021 MEDIA RELEASE Sunshine Coast’s produce to fly high with innovative new ‘Turbine’ food and beverage manufacturing precinct at Sunshine Coast Airport Sunshine Coast Airport is planning to host a new food and beverage manufacturing precinct that will...

20 October 2021 MEDIA RELEASE Safety is always our destination: Sunshine Coast Airport stands with aviation industry for Airport Safety Week 2021 Sunshine Coast Airport has joined forces with local aviation operators to carry out a safety inspection of its runway as...

12 October 2021 MEDIA RELEASE Virgin announces direct flights to Adelaide, year-round Sunshine Coast Airport today welcomed the announcement that Virgin Australia will resume its service to Adelaide in what will now become a year-round service launching just in time...

2 September 2021 MEDIA RELEASE Sunshine Coast tourism industry welcomes return of quarantine-free travel with South Australia Sunshine Coast Airport and the Sunshine Coast tourism industry is welcoming South Australians back with open arms after the recommencement of...

17 July 2021 MEDIA RELEASE First international flight arrives on Sunshine Coast Airport’s new runway, as Air New Zealand launch year round service to Auckland Air New Zealand’s direct service between Sunshine Coast and Auckland began today as part of the...

25 June 2021 MEDIA RELEASE New Air New Zealand flights boost tourism recovery More international Air New Zealand flights are being added to regional Queensland airport schedules to support the Palaszczuk Government’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan. Tourism Minister...

24 June 2021 MEDIA RELEASE "GET TO THE SUNSHINE BY LUNCHTIME" - NEW AIR NEW ZEALAND CAMPAIGN ENTICES KIWIS TO FLY DIRECT TO THE SUNSHINE COAST FOR A WARM WINTER Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC), Tourism Noosa (TN) and the Sunshine Coast Airport (SCA) are launching an...

18 June 2021 MEDIA STATEMENT NEW GENERAL MANAGER OF OPERATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORT Sunshine Coast Airport today announces the appointment of Kate McCreery-Carr as its new General Manager Operations. Ms McCreery-Carr joins Sunshine Coast Airport with a...

20 May 2021 MEDIA STATEMENT Virgin announces a doubling of flights for Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast Airport welcomes the announcement that Virgin Australia will increase capacity for the Sunshine Coast, doubling return flights between Sydney and Melbourne by October...

13 May 2021 MEDIA RELEASE Uncover Uluru and be the amongst the first to fly direct from Sunshine Coast.  In what is believed to be a first for Sunshine Coast Airport, locals will get the chance to fly direct to Uluru when Alliance Airlines and Travel Associates join...

21 April 2021 MEDIA STATEMENT Sunshine Coast Airport’s emergency response put to the test in multi-agency exercise Emergency services and Sunshine Coast Airport staff were today put to the test, with a multi-agency field exercise simulating an emergency scenario. The...