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British Airways Resumes Melbourne-London Flights

Daily Service Returns After 20 Years With Boeing Dreamliner

British Airways is set to resume daily flights between Melbourne Airport and London-Heathrow Airport starting January 11, 2027, using a four-class Boeing 787-9. The route, which will operate via Kuala Lumpur, marks the airline’s return to Melbourne after a 20-year absence. The new service is expected to provide travelers and exporters with a new option to reach London and connect to British Airways’ global network. According to AeroTime, British Airways’ Chief Planning and Strategy Officer expressed confidence in the new route’s popularity, citing the airline’s long history of connecting Britain and Australia.

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    Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1773745290162-3286
    URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/british-airways-to-relaunch-london-melbourne-route-expand-global-network
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    British Airways Resumes Melbourne-London Flights

    Daily Service Returns After 20 Years With Boeing Dreamliner

    British Airways is set to resume daily flights between Melbourne Airport and London-Heathrow Airport starting January 11, 2027, using a four-class Boeing 787-9. The route, which will operate via Kuala Lumpur, marks the airline’s return to Melbourne after a 20-year absence. The new service is expected to provide travelers and exporters with a new option to reach London and connect to British Airways’ global network. According to AeroTime, British Airways’ Chief Planning and Strategy Officer expressed confidence in the new route’s popularity, citing the airline’s long history of connecting Britain and Australia.

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      Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1773745290162-3286
      URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/british-airways-to-relaunch-london-melbourne-route-expand-global-network
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