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Taylor Swift Brings Record Crowds To Melbourne Airport In February
February was an excellent month for Melbourne Airport and with the stars aligned it is ready to set more records in 2024.
Virgin Australia Announces Australia's First-Ever Pets Onboard
Virgin Australia is the first Australian airline to allow travelers to bring their cats and dogs onboard, with a launch planned in the next 12 months.
Top 5: A Look At Australia's Busiest Airports
The land down under is home to several major international airports.
The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week
Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.
Melbourne Airport And Asiana To Strengthen Airbus A350 Seoul Sisters Route
The airport has secured a second seasonal service that will start in July and run to September.
Melbourne Airport Adds WeChat As Chinese Carriers Increase Year Of The Dragon Flights
Melbourne Airport has worked tirelessly to rebuild its international network, and the return of major Chinese carriers is really paying off.
What Is Cabotage In Aviation Terms?
Cabotage is not the same as fifth-freedom flights, with the ICAO providing a clear definition of the former.
Turkish Airlines Changes Melbourne Launch Date & Aircraft
It will now begin two weeks earlier than planned, with the 777 initially used.
Emirates Doubles A380 Premium Economy Services To Melbourne
Australians have fallen in love with the Emirates A380 premium economy cabin and the airline is adding more seats to Melbourne as demand surges.
Turkish Airlines Is Now Selling Boeing 787 Flights Between Singapore & Melbourne
The services will initially operate three times a week.
Melbourne Airport Sets All-Time Record Flights In December
Melbourne Airport has assembled an impressive array of airlines and in December set an all-time record for international flight movements.
One Step Closer: Turkish Airlines Looks Set To Announce Melbourne Flights
The Australian city is now listed on the carrier's website.
Unruly Qantas Passenger Restrained On Bali-Melbourne Flight
Both crew and passengers held down the unruly individual.
Top 5: The World's Busiest Domestic Air Routes By Seats In 2023
Strikingly similar to the busiest domestic routes of years past.
Airbus A350 Adventures: Asiana Inaugurates Melbourne-Seoul Flights
Asiana Airlines will become Melbourne Airport's (MEL) 38th airline.
Above & Beyond: Melbourne Airport Expects Record International Passenger Numbers This Summer
The facility's internatonal traffic is set to be around 7% higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Melbourne Airport Breaks COVID Barrier And Welcomes Aircalin Back Today
Melbourne Airport has scooped the prize for the first Australian capital city airport to exceed pre-COVID international capacity.
Preliminary Reports Released Over Malaysia Airlines & Bamboo Airways Runway Overruns In Melbourne
One incident reportedly resulted in an aircraft coming within 16 feet of the end of the runway.
Melbourne Airport First In Oz To Beat Pre-Covid International Numbers
The last few months have seen international carriers from home and abroad descend on Melbourne Airport as it heads for full recovery.
Why Does Qatar Airways Operate Near-Empty Flights Between Adelaide & Melbourne?
These flights serve a fascinating purpose.