Swissport Strengthens Regional Presence with Coordinated Cabin and Ground Operations at Sydney International Airport

(IN SHORT) Swissport has launched Cabin Care by Swissport at Sydney International Airport, adding specialised cabin cleaning and presentation services to its existing ground handling operations to deliver a fully integrated aircraft turnaround solution. The service uses cross-trained personnel, real-time operational coordination and sustainability-focused practices to improve efficiency, reduce turnaround times and enhance passenger experience. The initiative expands Swissport’s regional footprint as airlines increasingly seek unified service providers across all ground operations.

(PRESS RELEASE) SYDNEY, Australia, 2026-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport has introduced its Cabin Care by Swissport service at Sydney International Airport, expanding its aviation support portfolio in Australia with a dedicated aircraft cabin cleaning and presentation solution. The new offering complements Swissport’s existing ground handling activities, enabling airlines to access a fully integrated aircraft turnaround service from a single provider.

Cabin Care by Swissport combines specialised interior cleaning, presentation and hygiene services with established ramp and ground operations, ensuring coordinated execution across every stage of an aircraft’s turnaround. The service began operations earlier this month and is designed to improve operational reliability, elevate passenger experience and streamline collaboration between cabin and ground teams.

Sydney International Airport, which manages more than 41 million passengers and approximately 300,000 aircraft movements each year, is seeing growing demand from airlines for consolidated service partners capable of delivering efficiency and consistent standards across all ground-touchpoint activities. Cabin Care responds to this trend by deploying cross-trained personnel, advanced workforce planning tools and integrated operational oversight.

The service includes a comprehensive range of cabin-related tasks such as interior cleaning and presentation, water and lavatory servicing with quality checks, fleet presentation, termination cleans and rapid turnaround cleans. All activities are coordinated through Swissport’s Operations Control Centre, allowing real-time monitoring and tighter alignment between teams to minimise delays and optimise aircraft ground time.

The Sydney launch team consists of dual-qualified staff trained in both cabin services and general ground handling, enabling seamless communication and accountability while supporting faster turnaround cycles. The company plans to scale the service in line with airline demand across the region.

Sustainability is embedded into the operational model, aligning with Swissport’s broader environmental initiatives, including the use of electric ground support equipment and responsibly sourced uniforms supplied through verified Indigenous businesses. Investments in specialised vehicles and high-lift equipment are also aimed at reducing environmental impact while maintaining aviation performance standards.

The addition of Cabin Care strengthens Swissport’s presence across Australia and New Zealand, where the company already delivers aviation services to 32 airlines at 16 major airports—including Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart and Christchurch—alongside operating air cargo facilities and executive lounges.

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SOURCE: Swissport International AG