The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport logs record international traffic in FY26; India remains third-largest source

Melbourne Airport experienced its busiest year ever in the 2026 financial period. International travel saw over twelve million passengers, a significant milestone for the airport. China and New Zealand were the top visitor sources, while India saw a slight decrease. June 2026 showed a minor dip in passenger numbers, affecting…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Thai man, Lao wife detained in connection to drug smuggling case

LOEI - Police have detained a Thai man and his Lao wife for questioning in connection with a parcel they allegedly sent to a Thai Airways flight attendant arrested at Melbourne Airport on charges of attempting to smuggle in about one kilogram of heroin concealed in her luggage.

Bangkok Post · Jul 2

Thai airline employee arrested in Australia on suspicion of smuggling €302,000 of heroin

The 26-year-old woman was on duty on board an international flight when she arrived at Melbourne Airport on Thursday.

Euronews · Jun 29

Bowen rejects Dutton’s claim hosting Cop31 would cost billions – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2025

Pilots praised after Etihad plane’s tyres deflated following aborted take-off at high-speed

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau said the cause of the aborted take-off was ‘a high exhaust gas temperature indication from the aircraft’s right engine’

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025

'Pilot's worse nightmare': plane aborts take-off

Pilots on a plane that aborted take-off would have been acting on the side of safety, an aviation expert says, as workers returning to work face travel chaos.

AAP · Jan 5, 2025

Panic after tyres of Boeing plane 'explode' during take-off at Melbourne Airport

Flight was forced to abort take-off due to ‘technical reasons’, said an Etihad spokesperson

Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2025

Virat Kohli scolds Australian media for filming Akaay and Vamika without his permission at Melbourne airport: With my kids I need some privacy - WATCH

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli got into protective dad mode after he spotted members of the Australian media attempting to film his children, Vamika and Akaay, without seeking prior permission.

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2024

"You can't film without asking me": Irritated Virat Kohli on arriving at Melbourne Airport

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli expressed his frustration with the media upon arriving in Melbourne for the Boxing Day Test.

The Times of India · Dec 19, 2024

Layover in style at Melbourne Airport’s new hotel

Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport hotel by FK brings together elegant rooms, co-working lounges and leisure facilities in a striking aircraft wing-inspired design

Wallpaper · Nov 8, 2024