The friendly faces of Gold Coast Airport’s volunteer ambassadors will light up the terminal once again, as the airport team prepares for an increase in visitors to the region from next month.

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A new style of airport hotel has been unveiled with the opening of Rydges Gold Coast Airport, where guests are promised both convenience and a “destination within a destination”.

Gold Coast Airport passenger numbers continued to besignificantly impacted by COVID-19 travel restrictions in September, down 96per cent compared to the same time last year.

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Another holiday destination has been opened up for Gold Coast and Canberra residents just in time for the school holiday period, with extra flights scheduled following the lifting of border restrictions between Queensland and the ACT.

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A link between Queensland’s top two destinations has been re-established – with the Gold Coast-Cairns service back from today.

The resumption of the service will see the airport’s flight schedule almost double to 19 flights per week.

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SGold Coast Airport and Airnorth are pleased to announce the resumption of services to Australia’s favourite playground –  the Gold Coast.

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Queensland Airports Limited CEO Chris Mills has welcomed the return of the Gold Coast-Adelaide service, which will help to restart part of our visitor economy – allowing South Australian holidaymakers back to the region.

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Gold Coast Airport passenger numbers dropped more than 99 per cent in May, with almost 470,000 fewer visitors and locals coming through the airport last month – as the border closure stayed in place and travel restrictions continued.

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Images of the gorgeous Gold Coast were beamed around the world today as a one-off concert on the Gold Coast Airport runway was broadcast and streamed live – reminding visitors of what awaits them when the Queensland border is open and travel restrictions ease.

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