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New figures reveal more passengers travelled through Melbourne Airport on the average day in August this year than in the entire same month in 2021.
The three-level, $260 million project doubles the building’s capacity and offers “spectacular” views of both the surrounding area as well the northern NSW hinterland.
According to new data from the Department of Infrastructure, passenger numbers hit a post-COVID high of 1.6 million in June, up from 1.3 million in May, but well below 2019 levels.
Surging domestic passenger numbers and staff shortages mean airports now operate at maximum capacity. Malcolm Bailie, from cybersecurity firm Nozomi Networks, argues this is attracting cyber criminals who are slipping in amid the chaos.
The airport’s chief executive, Gert-Jan de Graaff, warned that closing the airport at night would have “significant consequences” and cost up to 9,000 jobs.
The group, which also included TAFE students and airport ambassadors, undertook “operational scenarios” ahead of its formal opening for domestic services next week.
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