Jetstar Announces Major Expansion at Avalon Airport
Jetstar Airways announced on 10 November 2025 what it called its biggest ever expansion at Melbourne Avalon Airport, highlighting significant growth in its operations.
Expansion Details
- The project will add 330,000 seats annually to and from Melbourne Avalon Airport.
- This expansion signals a strengthening of Jetstar’s domestic network and increased connectivity for travelers in Victoria.
Background
On 28 June 2024, Jetstar launched a daily Brisbane–Melbourne Avalon service operated with Airbus A320 aircraft, becoming the only airline flying this route at that time.
“The Avalon–Brisbane service launch marked Jetstar’s 100th domestic route.”
Summary
Jetstar continues to invest in Avalon Airport, expanding routes and capacity to support regional and national connectivity.
Author’s summary: Jetstar expands operations at Avalon Airport with new routes and added capacity, underscoring its growing role in Australia’s domestic aviation market.