Latest news and insights from Australia’s airports

Melbourne Airport marks Remembrance Day with stunning installation

A wall of 19,000 poppies was installed in Melbourne Airport's Terminal 2 Departures entrance to help mark Remembrance Day on 11 November. The poppies represented the 19,000 Victorian soldiers who lost their lives in World War 1, providing an opportunity for travellers to mark the occasion while at the airport. The airport also held a small service starting with a bugle call at 10.55am. READ MORE

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Strong Q1 passenger growth for Adelaide Airport

Adelaide Airport recorded 2.9 per cent domestic passenger growth in the first quarter of FY2019 compared to the prior year. New direct services to a number of domestic destinations in addition to high load factors supported the result. International traffic was also up 2.7 per cent, driven by increased capacity as Malaysia Airlines added an additional weekly service. The airport also recently commenced its terminal redevelopment and officially opened the new Atura Airport ...

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Landmark charter flight brings Japanese visitors to Alice Springs

Alice Springs has welcomed its first charter flight from Japan in more than 10 years. The first of a series of flights from Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka was operated by JTB World Vacations, with visitors arriving on a Dreamliner 787-800. The services are expected to generate an additional 1440 visitor nights and up to $2 million in visitor spend in the Northern Territory. READ MORE

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