Melbourne Airport, Qantas Seal A$4.5 Billion Terminal 2 Expansion for 5 New Widebody Gates
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Updated · Aviation Week · Jul 27
Melbourne Airport, Qantas Seal A$4.5 Billion Terminal 2 Expansion for 5 New Widebody Gates
1 articles · Updated · Aviation Week · Jul 27
Summary
Melbourne Airport and Qantas agreed on a A$4.5 billion overhaul of Terminal 2, the international terminal, with Qantas set to occupy five new widebody gates added to the current 20.
Qantas said the deal supports plans to base some Airbus A350-1000LRs in Melbourne, opening new international routes from the airport.
The agreement also gives Jetstar more room to grow at Melbourne, already its biggest base, where it operates nearly 1,000 weekly flights in peak periods and carries about 45% of its domestic passengers.
Qantas is also designing a new international business lounge above Terminal 2, underscoring the project’s role in expanding Melbourne’s long-haul and premium travel capacity.
Will Qantas' massive $4.5 billion terminal bet in Melbourne finally make ultra-long-haul flights the standard for everyday international travel?
With Heathrow's runway costs nearing £52 billion, could Melbourne's privately funded $3 billion expansion become the new blueprint for global airports?
As major airports invest billions in infrastructure amid shrinking profits, will everyday passengers ultimately be forced to absorb these skyrocketing costs?