Inside Melbourne Airport takes viewers behind the scenes of Australia's busiest 24-hour airport. With over 35 million passengers moving through its terminals each year, the team work around the clock to manage complex challenges – from flight delays, tight turnarounds, runway maintenance, baggage mishaps and flight emergencies. It's up to the dedicated team to make split-second decisions that keep the airport running safely and smoothly and on time.
The airport faces a blackout and a plane has to turn back shortly after take-off with a reported faulty engine.
Brad has just 90 minutes to turn around an Air India flight. A kangaroo keeps Trent on his toes and baggage handler Brodie battles jams.
A tarmac collision disrupts passengers. Border Force find contraband and a mysterious plane lands unannounced.
Duty Manager Dan must deal with a check-in outage at the start of the busy school holidays. Airside Safety responds to a life-or-death medical emergency.
A revolutionary airport trial 10 years in the making faces cancellation. Australian Border Force new recruit Nelson makes a find.
A380 Turnaround Coordinator Diana orchestrates cargo, ground operations and baggage services to get the biggest passenger plane off the ground.
The Australian Border Force investigates potential criminal activity on the tarmac and Nina's assistance dog makes his final flight before he retires.
Dangerous weapons concealed in luggage test airport security and paramedics rush to treat a passenger suspected of having a stroke.
Baggage manager Brodie races against the clock to reunite a passenger with their lost luggage and an airport visitor faces an unexpected mishap.
A tense emergency unfolds as illicit drugs are found onboard a plane, and the airport hosts a fashion show.