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Melbourne Airport passenger performance FY19

Key points

• Record 37.3 million people travelled through Melbourne Airport in FY18/19.
• International growth up by 5.3% in FY18/19.
• Two new airlines and two new international destinations added.

Melbourne Airport’s hospitality overhaul to feature Pickett’s Deli & Rotisserie, AFL Kitchen & Bar, Stomping Ground brewery, Moors by Shane Delia, Proud Mary Coffee and more!

Travellers get excited - some of Melbourne’s most loved cafes and bars will open at Melbourne Airport this year as part of a major hospitality re-fresh designed to reflect the city’s renowned foodie scene.
 

Melbourne Airport announces review of runway proposal

Melbourne Airport today announced its third runway will be subject to a period of further technical consultation with government, airlines and regulatory bodies following a detailed review of the proposed east-west alignment. The consultation will extend through the second half of 2019.
 

Ground broken in record investment at Melbourne Airport

• Largest airfield investment project since the airport’s 1970 opening
• Over $300 million investment
• Program set to enable the delivery of new capacity, new routes, new terminal facilities and new levels of operational performance.

 
Melbourne Airport is expanding its airfield asset by developing a new taxiway network worth $300 million.
 

Airport staff shine at 2019 Melbourne Airport Excellence Awards

Some of Melbourne Airport’s top performers were recognised last night at the 2019 Melbourne Airport Excellence Awards.
 

Melbourne Airport celebrates as Air Vanuatu launches flights to Port Vila

Air Vanuatu launched its inaugural service in Melbourne this morning flying travellers non-stop to Port Vila.
 

May Passenger Performance 2019

Key points

• International passenger growth up by 5.4 per cent.
• International financial year-to-date data up by 5.8 per cent.

 
Melbourne Airport is pleased to report that overall international passenger volumes are up by 5.4 per cent this month compared to figures in May 2018. 
 

Melbourne Airport invests $100,000 in local Neighbourhood Houses

Melbourne Airport has established a new community grants program that will award $100,000 annually to Neighbourhood Houses located within a 15km radius of the airport.