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BA to return to Melbourne after 20-year hiatus

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British Airways is doubling its services to Australia.

Nevil Gibson Sat, 21 Mar 2026
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British Airways is returning to Melbourne after an absence of 20 years. The daily flights from London Heathrow are set to start on January 11, 2027.

The route will operate via Kuala Lumpur using a four-class Boeing Dreamliner 787-9, featuring first class, Club World (business class), World

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Nevil Gibson Sat, 21 Mar 2026
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