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.
Cast: Susie Youssef
Season 1
10 episodes
1. Under PressureThe airport faces a blackout and a plane has to turn back shortly after take-off with a reported faulty engine.PGCC42minJun 5, 2025
2. Trouble ShootersA tarmac collision disrupts passengers. Border Force find contraband and a mysterious plane lands unannounced.PGCC44minJun 12, 2025
3. 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.PGCC43minJun 19, 2025
4. Next GenerationA revolutionary airport trial, ten years in the making faces cancellation. Australian Border Force new recruit Nelson makes a find.PGCC43minJun 26, 2025
5. Bigger and BiggerGetting the world's biggest passenger plane off the ground takes a team effort, and nightworks on a new taxiway.PGCC43minJul 3, 2025
6. High AlertThe Australian Border Force dog unit sniffs out potential criminal activity. Emergency Planning Manager Riki oversees a repatriation flight.PGCC42minJul 10, 2025
7. 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.PGCC42minJul 17, 2025
8. Full MoonAs a full moon rises, the night shift contends with problem passengers. A staircase installation risks blocking the airport's sole access road.PGCC45minJul 24, 2025
9. Detection and DevotionDangerous weapons concealed in luggage test airport security while paramedics rush to treat a passenger suspected of having a stroke.PGCC45minJul 31, 2025
10. 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?PGCC45minAug 7, 2025
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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.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Susie Youssef
- Studio
- ITV Studios Australia
Maturity rating
PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English, Hungarian
Where to watch
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