Synopsis
With exclusive, unfettered access to Melbourne Airport’s air traffic control tower, drops viewers into the daily mayhem of the Aussie airline industry as it shines a spotlight on the firies, Feds, border patrollers, air traffic controllers and baggage handlers on the frontlines. With over 700 flights and 90,000 passengers passing through Melbourne Airport every day, there’s sure to be no shortage of drama both in the air and on the ground.
Episodes
Season 11
Under PressureThe airport faces a blackout and a plane has to turn back shortly after take-off with a reported faulty engine.42m2
Trouble ShootersA tarmac collision disrupts passengers. Border Force find contraband and a mysterious plane lands unannounced.44m3
Customer ServiceDuty Manager Dan must deal with holiday passenger numbers and a self-check-in outage and an incoming flight has a critical medical emergency on-board.43m4
Next GenerationA revolutionary airport trial, ten years in the making faces cancellation. Australian Border Force new recruit Nelson makes a find.43m5
Bigger and BiggerGetting the world's biggest passenger plane off the ground takes a team effort, and nightworks on a new taxiway.43m6
High AlertThe Australian Border Force dog unit sniffs out potential criminal activity. Emergency Planning Manager Riki oversees a repatriation flight.42m7
Expect The UnexpectedBrad has just 90 minutes to turn around an Air India flight. A kangaroo keeps Trent on his toes and baggage handler Brodie battles jams.42m8
Full MoonAs a full moon rises, the night shift contends with problem passengers. A staircase installation risks blocking the airport's sole access road.45m9
Detection and DevotionDangerous weapons concealed in luggage test airport security while paramedics rush to treat a passenger suspected of having a stroke.45m10
Above and BeyondA tense emergency unfolds as illicit drugs are found onboard a plane, and will an airport fashion show be a hit or miss?45m
Under PressureThe airport faces a blackout and a plane has to turn back shortly after take-off with a reported faulty engine.42m2Trouble ShootersA tarmac collision disrupts passengers. Border Force find contraband and a mysterious plane lands unannounced.44m3Customer ServiceDuty Manager Dan must deal with holiday passenger numbers and a self-check-in outage and an incoming flight has a critical medical emergency on-board.43m4Next GenerationA revolutionary airport trial, ten years in the making faces cancellation. Australian Border Force new recruit Nelson makes a find.43m5Bigger and BiggerGetting the world's biggest passenger plane off the ground takes a team effort, and nightworks on a new taxiway.43m6High AlertThe Australian Border Force dog unit sniffs out potential criminal activity. Emergency Planning Manager Riki oversees a repatriation flight.42m7Expect The UnexpectedBrad has just 90 minutes to turn around an Air India flight. A kangaroo keeps Trent on his toes and baggage handler Brodie battles jams.42m8Full MoonAs a full moon rises, the night shift contends with problem passengers. A staircase installation risks blocking the airport's sole access road.45m9Detection and DevotionDangerous weapons concealed in luggage test airport security while paramedics rush to treat a passenger suspected of having a stroke.45m10Above and BeyondA tense emergency unfolds as illicit drugs are found onboard a plane, and will an airport fashion show be a hit or miss?45mCast
