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.
Melbourne Airport
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.
Skytrax has ranked the best airports in Australia/Pacific in 2025 in its Best Airports 2025 by Region category of awards.
These mid-to-large hubs have distinguished themselves in 2025 by investing in passenger experience, sustainability, and seamless connectivity.
The Skytrax 2025 rankings of the world’s best low-cost airline terminals reveal a new facilities that deliver premium experiences without the premium price tag.
A TUI Airways Boeing 787 carrying 350 passengers to England aborted its takeoff on April 18 from Melbourne Orlando International Airport.
A QantasLink (QF) aircraft mistakenly lined up with runway edge lights instead of the centre line during take-off at Mildura Airport (MQL), damaging multiple lights over a 400-metre stretch.
Qantas suspends Melbourne-Delhi flights due to operational constraints, resuming in October 2025. Air India adjusts routes.
Delta Air Lines launches new nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne, boosting tourism, trade, and travel affordability.