Melbourne Airport reconfigures drop-off zones for 6 October change – good luck drivers
Melbourne Airport will open its new public Pick up and Drop off zones for Terminals 1, 2 and 3 on October 6, in what will be the biggest change to […]
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Melbourne to host next ACI World Airport Experience Summit
Airports Council International’s (ACI) eighth World Airport Experience Summit was held at iGA Istanbul Airport (IST) from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3, 2026. Along with the key Summit takeaways, Melbourne Airport (MEL) was announced as the next host for the event in 2027. Collaboration The summit at the Istanbul Airport featured over 60 expert airport […]
Travel Radar•Kate Angel5 Sept
Korean Air launches seasonal Seoul-Melbourne flights between Dec 2026-Mar 2027
Korean Air announced it will launch non-stop services between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Melbourne Airport (MEL),…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim19 Aug
Melbourne Airport Plans for 75 Million Passengers a Year by 2047
Melbourne Airport has released its draft Master Plan 2027, setting out a clear 20-year vision for Australia’s largest 24-hour airport gateway.
AviationSource News•Len Varley10 Aug
Melbourne Airport unveils draft Master Plan 2027
Melbourne Airport has unveiled the 20-year vision for Australia’s largest 24-hour gateway with plans to enable better connections to Australia, the world and nearby neighbourhoods. The draft Master Plan 2027 […]
Melbourne Airport Gains Massive 32% More Airbus A380 Flights: Here's Why
A380 activity has spiked, with 109 extra superjumbo departures between November and March as one carrier reintroduces heavy widebody capacity.
THE QANTAS GROUP AND MELBOURNE AIRPORT TO UNLOCK MORE FLIGHTS, AIRPORT EXPANSION
The Qantas Group and Melbourne Airport have reached a commercial agreement in relation to key terms that will pave the way for more flights, international lounge upgrades, check-in enhancements and delivery of the airport’s third runway. The agreement with the Qantas Group will help support Melbourne Airport’s $4.5 billion international terminal expansion program, including five additional widebody gates, supporting the Group’s long-term growth plans.
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Qantas and Melbourne Airport plan for airport expansion
Qantas Group and Melbourne Airport have reached a commercial agreement that will pave the way for more flights, a new international business lounge and major airport upgrades as part of MEL long-term expansion plans. The agreement supports the airport’s A$4.5 billion international terminal expansion programme and includes a 15-year commitment linked to Melbourne Airport’s third […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis24 JulA
Qantas, Melbourne Airport strike long-term expansion deal
Qantas Group and Melbourne Airport have reached a commercial agreement that paves the way for more flights, major terminal upgrades and the delivery of the airport’s long-planned third runway. The deal underpins Melbourne Airport’s A$4.5 billion international terminal expansion, including five additional wide-body gates, and includes a 15-year commitment supporting the third runway, which is […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm24 Jul
Airbus Launches Historic A350-1000ULR Nonstop Test Flight from Toulouse to Melbourne
As part of its flight test program, Airbus is currently operating its A350-1000ULR on a non-stop flight from Toulouse, France to Melbourne (MEL).
AviationSource News•Len Varley23 Jul
Marathon test flight will see Qantas’ Airbus A350-1000ULR fly to MEL this week
Airbus is preparing for a marathon test flight this week with Qantas’ upcoming A350-1000ULR aircraft scheduled to fly…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux15 Jul
Melbourne Airport claims new pax record
Almost 37 million passengers travelled through Melbourne Airport in the 2026 Financial Year, with the airport marking the busiest 12-month period for international travel since its opening in 1970. Annual […]
Melbourne Airport preps new pick-up/drop-off zones
Melbourne Airport’s new, free Pick Up and Drop Off zones will officially open in October with construction nearing completion and live trials now underway. The $500 million free Pick Up […]
Qantas Quietly Shifts Airbus A350-1000ULR Strategy, Shuns Melbourne
For nearly a decade, Qantas has been teasing how it will launch nonstop flights from Australia’s East Coast to London (LHR) and New York (JFK), under its ”Project Sunrise” concept. Initially, the idea was that these flights would be operated out of Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL), which is why the airline ordered 12 Airbus A350-1000ULRs, which are specially designed long haul aircraft for these missions.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig18 Jun
Qantas’ 9,950-Mile, 20-Hour Sydney To London A350 Flights Launch Late 2027
Since 2017, we’ve known about Qantas’ ”Project Sunrise” concept, whereby the airline will fly from Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL) to New York (JFK) and London (LHR), using special Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft. These will be the world’s longest flights, and will see passengers spending nearly an entire day on an aircraft without stopping.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig17 Jun
Virgin Australia resumes long-haul Doha service from Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport (MEL) announced that Virgin Australia resumed its Qatar Airways-operated long-haul services on June 15, 2026, restoring…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim16 JunMelbourne Airport says Middle East capacity returns in time for northern summer
Melbourne Airport announced Virgin Australia will resume its Qatar Airways-operated long-haul services from Melbourne Airport, marking a return to double-daily flights to Doha as seat capacity between Melbourne and the […]