Australia1News'Meant to be in Perth': Flyer confused by new Sydney airport
The new Western Sydney International Airport opened to international flights, with one passenger hilariously boarding thinking he was heading to Perth.
One holiday-maker arriving in Sydney from Auckland quickly found out he had booked a ticket to the wrong place.
Air New Zealand's Flight NZ165 from Auckland became the first international passenger aircraft to land at the new Badgerys Creek airport.
One of the 142 passengers admitted he confused Western Sydney with Western Australia and only realised mid-flight he was not heading to Perth.
Singapore Airlines launches daily flights to Singapore from the airport on November 23, with Fiji, Vietnam and Qatar services to follow later.
If you are flying from Sydney, double-check your boarding pass carefully as the new Western Sydney International Airport is separate from the main Sydney Airport.
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