Robyn Ironside in The Australian:

Qantas and Jetstar have indicated they will have a significant presence at the airport, while Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines have also signalled their intention to fly out of Western Sydney. As yet no firm contracts have been signed, but Qantas International chief executive Cam Wallace says it’s only a matter of time.

“We’re just working with them on how we manage the right cost base to allow us to grow in the years to come,” says Wallace of the protracted negotiations with management. “But Western Sydney in the medium term would be a good option for short-haul international travel. It’s just [a question of] when is that going to be and can we strike the right deal.”

No date yet for Western Sydney International, which is still expected to open some time this year.