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Qantas and Melbourne Airport sign major expansion agreement

MICE editorial — 03 August 2026 AU

Qantas Group and Melbourne Airport have signed a commercial agreement supporting the airport's $4.5 billion international terminal expansion, including five additional widebody gates and a 15-year commitment to the third runway scheduled to open in 2031. Qantas will also build a larger international business lounge above Terminal 2, due for completion by 2029.

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