WYD flights of fancy
Strong demand for airline seats into Australia for World Youth Day Sydney 2008 (WYD08) has led to at least 36 extra flights being scheduled next month.Sydney Airport Corporation Ltd has confirmed that 35 new airline flights and one dedicated charter have been booked to bring passengers into Sydney in the lead-up to WYD08.In-depth: Visit our World Youth Day minisite for all the latest newsRelated: Pope’s security gives WYD sites thumbs up”World Youth Day is bringing international visitors into Sydney in droves,” says Chief Operating Officer Danny Casey.”Our information is that almost every flight into Sydney is fully booked in the lead-up to the event and 36 more flights have had to be added so far.Tourist influx”Sydney is going to come alive this winter with 125,000 young people from more than 170 nations arriving here to celebrate their faith with 100,000 young people from all over Australia.”Mr Casey said more than 50,000 special WYD08 visas have either been issued or applied for, although most overseas pilgrims – those from 32 nations with streamlined visa procedures with Australia - are expected to collect their visas as they leave their country.Tourism and Transport Forum Managing Director, Christopher Brown, says WYD08 will provide a significant economic boost for the NSW economy.
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July 3rd, 2008