According to IATA’s latest outlook, the sector is expected to see a combined total net profit of US$23.0 billion (AU$32.7 billion) this year, down from a projected US$41 billion, and around half of the US$45 billion it recorded in 2025.
The terminal, which opened in late 2025, was judged on “energy efficiency, operational performance, environmental impact reduction and sustainable building practices”, with GBCA CEO Davina Rooney calling the rating a “significant milestone”.