Took the first flight from Sydney's new airport. Here's what happened

The story recalls the inauguration of Western Sydney International Airport with Jetstar’s first flight from Sydney’s new airport, Jetstar JQ362, to the Gold Coast. The launch drew a large crowd, including notable figures from political and business circles, as the inaugural aircraft departed. The flight was fully booked, with aviation enthusiasts eager to be part of a landmark more than 40 years in the making. The author frames the visit as a test of whether the new airport can avoid the typical frustrations they associate with airports—delays and lost baggage—while questioning if Western Sydney International Airport will “break the mould.”