Melbourne secures new Shanghai flights

Monday, 19 Aug, 2024 0

Melbourne Airport is getting a new air link to Shanghai.

One of China’s top privately-owned airlines will launch Shanghai flights to Melbourne starting in December.

Juneyao Airlines will operate three weekly flights to and from Melbourne Airport from 19 December, increasing to a peak season daily service for January and February.

The new flights will mark the Australia debut for Juneyao Airlines.

The airline’s flagship Boeing 787-9 will be operated on the route, featuring 324 seats, including 29 lie-flat business class seats.

This new route takes Chinese seat capacity above pre-pandemic levels for Melbourne Airport

It comes as Melbourne Airport marks a significant milestone in the upgrade of its international baggage handling system, with the arrival of more than $50 million worth of baggage conveyer systems.

The half-a-billion-dollar T2 Next project is replacing traditional baggage belts with a new tote-based system, allowing for real-time bag tracking.

Melbourne Airport CEO Lorie Argus said: “We are thrilled to welcome Juneyao Airlines to Melbourne. “

“Choosing Melbourne as their first Australian destination is an incredible vote of confidence in Victoria.”

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