Articles Tagged ‘MEL’
China Southern Airlines launches daily Guangzhou – Melbourne service
Melbourne Airport has welcomed the return of the second of the ‘Big Three’ Chinese airlines. China Southern Airlines has launched a daily service on the Guangzhou to Melbourne route, increasing to 10 flights a week from 1 February 2023. The service was celebrated with a spectacular route launch cake.
Melbourne Airport to welcome Vietjet service to Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese low-cost airline Vietjet has announced flights from Melbourne Airport, with services to Ho Chi Minh City set to start in April. Vietjet will initially operate three return flights per week, using A330 aircraft, with plans to grow to a daily service by December 2024.
Qantas launches first-ever direct route between Melbourne and Dallas/Fort Worth
Qantas has begun the first-ever direct route between Melbourne and Dallas/Fort Worth. The service is operated three times weekly – on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays – with the 787-900. It adds to Qantas’ existing direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles.
Thai AirAsia X launches direct route from Bangkok to Melbourne
Thai AirAsia X has launched a new service from Bangkok to Melbourne. The route is operated three times weekly on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Melbourne Airport welcomed the inaugural flight with a traditional Fire Truck Water Arch.
Melbourne Airport welcomes resumption of Garuda Indonesia service to Jakarta
Melbourne Airport has welcomed the resumption of Garuda Indonesia services to Jakarta. The route will initially be operated weekly before increasing to twice-weekly. The occasion was marked with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at Melbourne Airport.
AirAsia X resumes operations to Melbourne
AirAsia X has resumed its route between Kuala Lumpur and Melbourne. Following the recent return to Sydney and with the resumption of services to Melbourne and Perth this week, AirAsia X will reconnect a total of 24 weekly flights to three key destinations in Australia.
Bamboo Airways commences route from Melbourne to Hanoi
Bamboo Airways has launched services from Melbourne to Hanoi – the first direct connection between the two cities. The airline will initially operate one return flight per week, using the 787. It also began a weekly non-stop service between Melbourne and Ho Chi Minh City in February.
Jetstar Airways resumes service from Melbourne to Bali
Melbourne Airport has welcomed the resumption of Jetstar Airways’ service to Bali after two years. Over 300 passengers were greeted with Balinese dancing and Jetstar giveaways. The 787-8 service will operate three times a week, before ramping up in the lead up to Easter.
Jetstar Airways resumes route from Melbourne to Hawaii
Melbourne Airport has welcomed the resumption of Jetstar Airways’ service to Hawaii after a two-year hiatus. The 787-8 service is initially operating weekly, increasing to twice-weekly in April. Jetstar already flies from Melbourne to Phuket and will also recommence its service to Bali on 14 March.
Bamboo Airways announces Melbourne-Hanoi route
Bamboo Airways has announced a second service between Melbourne and Vietnam, with non-stop flights to Hanoi scheduled to begin on 27 April 2022. The airline intends to initially operate one return flight per week between Melbourne and the Vietnamese capital, using the 787.
Bamboo Airways launches route between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne
Bamboo Airways has launched a new route between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne. The twice-weekly service is the airline’s first route to Australia and is a significant development in its international expansion.
Bonza launch announcement: Sunshine Coast and Melbourne bases; 25 routes – 80% currently unserved
New Australian low-cost carrier Bonza has announced its route map and two bases at Sunshine Coast Airport and Melbourne Airport. 25 routes have been announced to 16 destinations, operated with Bonza’s fleet of 737 MAX aircraft. 80% of these routes are currently unserved.