Finnair (AY) will add Melbourne (MEL) to its long-haul network in October 2026, operating a daily service via Bangkok (BKK) from Helsinki (HEL).
Melbourne Airport
Melbourne welcomed a new long-haul international connection as Hong Kong Airlines (HX) officially launched services to Melbourne Airport (MEL), becoming the airport’s 41st airline partner.
Delta Air Lines (DL) launches its inaugural nonstop flight DL11 from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL) on an Airbus A350-900.
Singapore Airlines (SQ) confirmed plans to relocate and rebuild its existing SilverKris lounge in Melbourne Airport (MEL) with a brand-new facility expected to open in late 2026 or early 2027.
During nighttime operations in September 2023, the crews of two wide-body international flights failed to recognise that runway 34 at Melbourne Airport had been temporarily shortened, and as a result, each aircraft extended its take-off roll and lifted off just metres above an active works site at the runway end.
Qantas (QF), will restart direct flights between Delhi (DEL) and Melbourne (MEL) from 27 October 2025, marking the airline’s renewed focus on the fast-growing India–Australia travel market.
Qantas Airways (QF) will temporarily close its flagship First Lounge at Melbourne Airport from 4 October until 3 November 2025.
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