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As a premier destination for delegates and event planners, Melbourne is ever-changing its offering
providing an array of new reasons to host business events.
Aviation
Melbourne continues to succeed in attracting international air services. Recent achievements for new and
increased international airline services include:
• On 1 April 2018, Garuda Indonesia commenced a direct service between Jakarta and Melbourne,
operating four times a week.
• On 3 May 2018, Singapore Airlines commenced a direct service from Wellington to Melbourne,
operating four times a week with 266-seat Boeing 777-200.
• On 1 June 2018, Philippine Airlines commenced a direct service from Manila to Melbourne, operating
seven times a week with Airbus A330-300 aircraft filling over 300 seats.
• On 5 June 2018, Scoot commenced a direct service from Singapore to Melbourne with Boeing 787-9
Dreamliner operating six times a week.