About this season
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 (10)
1. Under Pressure
Aired 5 June 2025 • 42 min
The airport faces a blackout and a plane has to turn back shortly after take-off with a reported faulty engine.
2. Trouble Shooters
Aired 12 June 2025 • 44 min
A tarmac collision disrupts passengers. Border Force find contraband and a mysterious plane lands unannounced.
3. Customer Service
Aired 19 June 2025 • 43 min
Duty 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.
4. Next Generation
Aired 26 June 2025 • 43 min
A revolutionary airport trial, ten years in the making faces cancellation. Australian Border Force new recruit Nelson makes a find.
5. Bigger and Bigger
Aired 3 July 2025 • 43 min
Getting the world's biggest passenger plane off the ground takes a team effort, and nightworks on a new taxiway.
6. High Alert
Aired 10 July 2025 • 42 min
The Australian Border Force dog unit sniffs out potential criminal activity. Emergency Planning Manager Riki oversees a repatriation flight.
7. Expect The Unexpected
Aired 17 July 2025 • 42 min
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.
8. Full Moon
Aired 24 July 2025 • 45 min
As a full moon rises, the night shift contends with problem passengers. A staircase installation risks blocking the airport's sole access road.
9. Detection and Devotion
Aired 31 July 2025 • 45 min
Dangerous weapons concealed in luggage test airport security while paramedics rush to treat a passenger suspected of having a stroke.
10. Above and Beyond
Aired 7 August 2025 • 45 min
A tense emergency unfolds as illicit drugs are found onboard a plane, and will an airport fashion show be a hit or miss?