Jetstar Announces Major Expansion at Avalon Airport
On November 10, 2025, Jetstar Airways revealed its largest expansion to date at Melbourne Avalon Airport, significantly increasing its operational capacity.
Key Highlights of the Expansion
- The expansion adds 330,000 seats annually to and from Melbourne Avalon Airport.
- Jetstar introduced a daily Brisbane to Melbourne Avalon flight on June 28, 2024, operating with A320 aircraft.
- This route made Jetstar the sole airline connecting Brisbane with Melbourne Avalon Airport at that time.
- The launch of the Avalon-Brisbane service marked Jetstar's 100th domestic route.
"The expansion will add 330,000 seats p/a to and from Melbourne Avalon Airport."
"Jetstar Airways launched daily Brisbane-Melbourne Avalon service with A320 equipment on 28-Jun-2024, becoming the only carrier serving Brisbane from Melbourne Avalon Airport at that time."
Author's Summary
Jetstar's significant growth at Avalon Airport reinforces its commitment to increasing regional connectivity and expanding its domestic network.