Why is it that Melbourne, with a similar population of 5 million, would have softer demand than Sydney on direct Qantas services to HNL?

Why is it that cities like Bangkok could build a brand new airport or add a whole new terminal recently? Likewise Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Istanbul and Sydney all built or are building a major new airport. Yet conservative Melbourne Airport only expands via band aid solutions bit by bit. Developing a...

How do the dreamliners not feature in Melbourne - Perth flights?

"Melbourne Airport could soon sport a newer and more modern international terminal"...and"A spokesperson for Melbourne Airport told Australian Business Traveller that development is still subject to approval, but that the airport is “looking to commence construction within the next 18 mont...

In a similar vein, why was T4 Melbourne built without any people movers? Miles of mandatory terminal walking is an inconvenient anachronism.