Airbus completes A350-1000ULR’s longest-ever test flight for Qantas’ Project Sunrise
Airbus has successfully completed the longest development flight ever performed by an A350-1000ULR, as part of the flight-test programme for Qantas' Project Sunrise, which...
Qantas’ first A350-1000ULR departs on non-stop test flight from Europe to Australia
Qantas has begun the first non-stop test flight of its Airbus A350-1000ULR from Europe to Australia, marking a major milestone for the airline's Project...
Drunk passenger forces Qantas flight diversion to Tahiti after allegedly biting crew member
A Qantas flight from Melbourne to Dallas-Fort Worth was diverted to Papeete, Tahiti, after a passenger allegedly became violent mid-flight and bit a cabin...
Finnair to launch daily Helsinki–Melbourne flights via Bangkok in October 2026
Finnair is expanding its long-haul network with the launch of a new daily service to Melbourne, Australia, starting in October 2026. This marks Finnair’s...
Qantas becomes first Asia-Pacific airline to launch Airbus A321XLR flights
Qantas has introduced its first two Airbus A321XLR aircraft into service, marking the Asia-Pacific debut of the long-range narrowbody jet. The inaugural flights operated...
Australian couple forced to sit next to deceased passenger for hours on Qatar Airways flight
An Australian couple endured a harrowing experience aboard a Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne, Australia, to Doha, Qatar, when a fellow passenger passed away...
Etihad flight aborts take-off in Melbourne due to smoke under plane
An Etihad Airways flight (EY461) bound for Abu Dhabi aborted take-off at Melbourne Airport on January 5 after smoke was observed under the Boeing...
Emirates expands Melbourne-Dubai connectivity with third non-stop flight using retrofitted Boeing 777
Emirates will launch a third non-stop service between Dubai and Melbourne starting March 30, 2025, using its newly retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER with four-class configurations,...
Qantas expands U.S. routes with new Melbourne to Honolulu flights and discounts 50,000 seats
Qantas is set to enhance its U.S. connections by launching non-stop flights from Melbourne to Honolulu in May 2025, adding over 40,000 seats annually....
Passenger arrested after exiting plane and walking on wing at Melbourne Airport
In a dramatic incident at Melbourne Airport, a passenger was arrested after exiting a Jetstar Airbus A320 plane (reg. VH-FVY) through an emergency exit,...
Virgin Australia flight disrupted by naked man’s mid-flight chaos
A Virgin Australia flight from Perth to Melbourne was forced to turn around shortly after takeoff when a naked man caused chaos on board.The...
Qantas operates special A380 flight from Melbourne to Sydney amid severe weather impact
Due to anticipated severe storms affecting Sydney, Airservices Australia has imposed limitations on arrivals and departures, causing cancellations and delays. Qantas responds by deploying...
Turkish Airlines is incorporating Melbourne, Australia, into its flight network
Turkish Airlines, known for having the broadest flight network, is expanding its operations to Melbourne, Australia, making it the 346th destination in 130 countries...
Vietnam Airlines inaugurated a direct flight route between Hanoi and Melbourne
Vietnam Airlines has launched a direct flight route between Hanoi and Melbourne, its second direct route connecting Vietnam and Australia. The inaugural flight took...
Qantas flights take off from Melbourne to Jakarta
Victorian travellers now have access to another international route out of Melbourne with the national carrier today launching new flights direct to Jakarta.The year-round...
LATAM will resume flights between Santiago de Chile and Melbourne, Australia
LATAM Airlines Group announced the restart of its non-stop flights between Santiago de Chile and Melbourne, Australia, starting September 1, 2023. The service, suspended...
Qantas resumes flights between Melbourne and Tokyo
On 26 March Qantas will resume direct flights between Melbourne and Tokyo for the first time in more than three years, creating more options...
Jetstar passengers stranded on plane at Alice Springs airport, Australia, for more than six hours due to medical emergency
Passengers on an international flight from Thailand spent more than six hours stranded on the plane at Alice Springs Airport after being forced to...
Qantas launches Melbourne – Dallas-Fort Worth route
Qantas will today operate the first-ever direct flight between Melbourne and Dallas/Fort Worth, creating more travel options for Australians travelling to North America.The Qantas...
Thai AirAsia X now flies direct Melbourne-Bangkok for the first time!
Thai AirAsia X touched down in Melbourne for the first time today just after 2pm local time, delivering direct services to and from the...