Jetstar Announces Major Expansion at Avalon Airport
Jetstar Airways announced on 10 November 2025 its largest-ever expansion at Melbourne’s Avalon Airport, aiming to significantly boost capacity and connectivity across its domestic network.
Key Highlights
- The airline will add 330,000 seats per year on routes to and from Melbourne Avalon Airport.
- This development marks the biggest single growth initiative in the airport’s history.
Background
Jetstar Airways launched a daily Brisbane–Melbourne Avalon service with A320 aircraft on 28 June 2024. At that time, it was the only carrier operating flights between Brisbane and Avalon.
“The Avalon–Brisbane service launch marked Jetstar’s 100th domestic route.”
Author’s Summary
Jetstar’s record expansion at Avalon Airport strengthens its domestic reach, adding major seat capacity and celebrating a growing milestone in Australian aviation.