Melbourne Airport will introduce major changes to its pick-up and drop-off arrangements for Terminals 1, 2 and 3 from 6 October 2026.

The new Melbourne Airport pick-up and drop-off zones will operate from the T123 Transport Hub, changing how travellers, drivers and corporate transport providers access the terminals.

New T123 Transport Hub

The new free drop-off zone will be located on Level 3 of the T123 Transport Hub, providing more space than the current departures ramp.

A free undercover pick-up zone will operate on Level 2, with more than 100 vehicle spaces and a sheltered waiting area close to passenger facilities.

What drivers need to know

From 6 October, drivers collecting or dropping off passengers for any airline will need to leave the Tullamarine Freeway earlier at Exit 19 for Naarm Way. The elevated roadway will then provide access to all terminals.

• The changes apply to Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
• Airport parking access will remain unchanged.
• The 60 Minute Free Wait Zone off Mercer Drive will remain available.
• Drivers and travellers should allow additional time while becoming familiar with the new route.

Planning your airport journey

Business travellers and corporate travel coordinators can use Melbourne Airport’s online journey planner to review the new route before travelling.

View the Melbourne Airport Pick-Up and Drop-Off Hub journey planner.

Source: This article is based on information published by Melbourne Airport. Read the original Melbourne Airport media release.

Qantas has unveiled new Business Suites for its future Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-9 aircraft, introducing greater privacy, connectivity and lie-flat comfort for Australian business travellers.

New Qantas A321XLR Business Suites

The new Qantas A321XLR Business Class cabin will bring fully lie-flat beds to a Qantas single-aisle aircraft for the first time.

The suites will be arranged in a 1-1 configuration, giving every Business Class passenger direct aisle access. Each suite will feature a sliding privacy door, a 19-inch entertainment screen, wireless and USB-C charging, complimentary Wi-Fi and dedicated personal storage.

The first of 16 A321XLR aircraft fitted with the new Business Suites is expected to arrive in 2028. These aircraft are intended for longer domestic routes, including transcontinental services to and from Perth, as well as selected short- and medium-haul international flights.

Updated Qantas 787-9 Business Class

Qantas has also revealed an updated Business Suite for its additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. Each aircraft will feature 42 suites with sliding privacy doors, 80-inch lie-flat beds, wider footwells, larger entertainment screens and additional storage.

For corporate travellers, the new Qantas Business Suites are expected to provide a more private, comfortable and connected experience on longer domestic and international journeys. Specific routes have not yet been announced.

Source: This article is based on information and media assets published by Qantas. Read the original Qantas media release.