Sydney Airport’s T1 International Terminal is about to get a whole lot more zen thanks to a new quiet terminal initiative which starts today in an effort to make the airport a more relaxing place.
This means announcements will be confined to gate areas at the T1 International Terminal, with only critical announcements to be broadcast beyond these areas.
This sees Sydney International Airport join the ranks of other leading airports across the globe that have also gone quiet, including Changi, Dubai, Hong Kong and Helsinki.
Sydney Airport CEO Geoff Culbert said the move was one of many measures being implemented by the Airport to further improve the experience of its passengers.
“Passengers will now be able to relax without being interrupted by constant announcements,” he said.
“We’re always looking at how we can make the airport experience even more enjoyable for our passengers. This initiative leapt out as one that would make an immediate and material difference and would align us with the practices of the best airports globally.”
Sydney Airport CEO Geoff Culbert
Geoff said he had worked closely with airline partners and other stakeholders to ensure they’ve struck the right balance between providing a relaxing and stress-free environment and ensuring passengers have the information they need.
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Up-to-date flight information is provided via Flight Information Display Screens across the terminal, as well as multilingual e-directories placed throughout the terminal.
Passengers can also approach airport information desks or check the status of their flight through the Sydney Airport website, as well as the @flySYD Facebook and Twitter pages.
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