Melbourne Airport showed there superhero qualities on Wednesday night, hosting the ultimate money-can’t-buy dinner at the city’s Marvel Stadium putting the WOW factor into the 151st IATA Slot conference networking evening! With one thousand plus attendees treated to a fantastic selection of fine foods, delicious wines and live entertainment. Melbourne leads the way as […]
November 18, 2022 | Air Service Community News
The 151st IATA Slot Conference’s host, Melbourne International Airport, kicked off the event’s networking program with a cocktail reception at Arbory Afloat on Melbourne’s Yarra River. A fantastic setting for a welcome reception and a great location to unwind with industry colleagues after the first full day of the conference. The event will bring together […]
November 15, 2022 | Air Service Community News
In 2019 Melbourne Airport welcomed 37.1 million passengers, making it Australia’s second busiest airport after Sydney, which handled 44.4 million passengers. Rounding out the country’s top five airports were Brisbane (24.0 million), Perth (12.5 million) and Adelaide (8.5 million). Melbourne’s traffic mix was roughly 70% domestic (25.8 million) and 30% international (11.3 million). The airport […]
November 14, 2022 | Airports, News & Analysis
Air Service One catches up with Jim Parashos, chief of aviation at Melbourne Airport, host of the 151st IATA Slot Conference. He talks about the airport’s exciting plans, the joy of seeing busy terminals again, and what he loves about Melbourne. The Australian domestic market appears to have recovered quickly during 2022. Demand is only […]
November 13, 2022 | Airports, News & Analysis, Top Story
When do you think regular international scheduled services (other than New Zealand) will resume from Australian airports and what are the key issues that will influence the decision? It’s hard to know when Australia will reopen to other international markets given the uncertainty surrounding COVID cases both in Australia and overseas, coupled with differing vaccine […]
June 15, 2021 | Airports