AirAsia X to move from Melbourne Tullamarine to Melbourne Avalon in 2018: report

1 February, 2018

AirAsia X and Melbourne Avalon Airport reportedly intend to make an announcement on 04-Feb-2018 regarding the airline's plans to transfer twice daily Kuala Lumpur-Melbourne service from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Avalon in late 2018 (Sydney Morning Herald, 01-Feb-2018). The service would be Avalon's first international operation, requiring development of international terminal facilities, including immigration, quarantine and Border Force operations.