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Melbourne Airport Adds Airbus A330 China Route And Upgrades Qantas Domestic

More flights from China to Melbourne Airport mean an economic boost to Victoria and more record-breaking months for the airport.

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All The Lounges At Melbourne Airport And How To Access Them When Flying In Economy

Melbourne Airport boasts three open access lounges, which are available to all passengers, regardless of airline or travel class.

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Turkish Delights As Airbus A350s Push Melbourne Airport To New Record

Melbourne Airport has broken a six-year-old record for international passengers and was helped along by the arrival of Turkish Airlines flights.

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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.

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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.

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An aerial view of Sydney Kingsford Smith airport.
Top 5: A Look At Australia's Busiest Airports

The land down under is home to several major international airports.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A Maleth Aero Airbus A330 Flying in the sky.
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.

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Turkish Airlines Changes Melbourne Launch Date & Aircraft

It will now begin two weeks earlier than planned, with the 777 initially used.

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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.

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Turkish Airlines Is Now Selling Boeing 787 Flights Between Singapore & Melbourne

The services will initially operate three times a week.

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Qantas A330 landing at Melbourne Airport.
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.

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One Step Closer: Turkish Airlines Looks Set To Announce Melbourne Flights

The Australian city is now listed on the carrier's website.

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Unruly Qantas Passenger Restrained On Bali-Melbourne Flight

Both crew and passengers held down the unruly individual.

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Korean Air and T'way Boeing 737-800 aircraft on the apron at Seoul Gimpo International Airport.
Top 5: The World's Busiest Domestic Air Routes By Seats In 2023

Strikingly similar to the busiest domestic routes of years past.

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Asiana Airlines Airbus A350-900 landing at Los Angeles International Airport LAX
Airbus A350 Adventures: Asiana Inaugurates Melbourne-Seoul Flights

Asiana Airlines will become Melbourne Airport's (MEL) 38th airline.

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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.

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An Aircalin Airbus A330-900 just after take off.
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.

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