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She squeezed her car beside a badly parked vehicle—petty justice or over the line?

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Airport parking chaos sparks frustration for travellers. Image source: TikTok/gretaafraser

Nothing tests your patience quite like circling an airport car park for the tenth time, desperately hunting for a space as your flight draws nearer.


The tension builds with every lap, each empty bay already taken or blocked.


And when you finally spot one, only to find a thoughtless parker has made it impossible to use—it can push anyone to the edge.




Melbourne Airport parking dispute sparks viral debate


A recent incident at Melbourne Airport has sparked heated debate online, with Aussies split over whether one woman’s response to a badly parked car was clever revenge or simply going too far.


Melbourne content creator Greta Fraser experienced this exact frustration recently when she encountered a driver parked across the lines in an already packed airport car park.


Fraser decided to squeeze her car right up beside the offender, making it difficult for them to access their own vehicle.




'Airport parking is chocker block, and this rude person has parked like this!! I have squeezed in beside them and hope they have to climb through their passenger seat to get to their driver's seat now.'

Greta Fraser, TikTok




Parking frustrations fuel online debate


Fraser’s video quickly went viral, drawing sharply divided responses.




Some viewers praised her ‘petty justice,’ while others cautioned she might have targeted someone who had simply made the best of a tricky parking situation.


Melbourne Airport’s parking woes provided the perfect storm for Fraser’s frustration.


Over 2,000 car park bays were temporarily closed to make way for a new express road project, leaving travellers scrambling for the remaining spaces.


Officials warned that 'ALL car parks are very busy this week, with limited drive-up spots available' and urged people to 'consider alternative transport options.'




Melbourne Airport parking costs (2025)


Value Car Park: $19 per day


Terminal Car Park: $12 per day (online bookings)


Drive-up rates: $7-$89 per day depending on location


Free options: 60 minutes in Wait Zone, first 15 minutes in Terminal Car Park





The debate over parking etiquette


Even with Melbourne Airport claiming to be 'the cheapest capital city airport for daily parking,' $12-19 per day for basic options still stings, and wasted spaces quickly add to travellers’ stress.


Fraser’s video sparked a wider conversation about parking etiquette.


Supporters encouraged her actions, suggesting she could 'get closer' or even report the vehicle to the Australian Federal Police.


Others pointed out that poorly parked cars can sometimes result from earlier issues, creating a domino effect that unfairly blames later arrivals.


However, deliberately blocking another vehicle carries potential risks.


Forcing someone to climb through a passenger door can increase the chance of accidents or injuries, particularly in busy car parks.


There are also legal implications—interfering with someone else’s vehicle could be considered harassment or property interference.


Furthermore, small disputes can escalate quickly, turning ‘petty justice’ into confrontation or damage.




Smart parking strategies for busy airports



  • Book parking online in advance—it’s often 20-50 per cent cheaper than drive-up rates

  • Arrive with extra time to search for spaces during busy periods

  • Consider off-site parking options with shuttle services

  • Use airport apps to check real-time parking availability

  • Keep calm and carry a camera if disputes arise





Better alternatives for frustrated parkers


Reporting poor parking to Melbourne Airport security allows staff to handle the issue, and taking photos of the situation provides proof if action is needed.


Off-site parking or shuttle services, like the SkyBus from Southern Cross Station for $22 or rideshare options from $45-$65, can also save time and stress.


Construction delays in the T123 car park areas may last up to an hour during peak periods, but the $1 billion investment in terminals and road infrastructure—including The Naarm Way Stage 2 project—promises improved access, safety, and reduced congestion in the long term.


Meanwhile, online bookings reward travellers with cheaper rates, starting at $12 per day.



Did you know?


Melbourne Airport Value Car Park Offers a free 24/7 shuttle service that runs every 15 minutes to all terminals, providing a budget-friendly alternative that avoids terminal parking chaos entirely.




Final thoughts on airport parking disputes


What This Means For You


Parking disputes can escalate quickly when drivers feel frustrated or powerless, turning a simple trip to the airport into a stressful experience.


With Melbourne Airport’s ongoing construction significantly reducing available car park bays, travellers are feeling the pressure more than ever.


Thankfully, safer and more constructive options exist, such as reporting poor parking to security, using shuttle services, or choosing off-site car parks to avoid the hassle altogether.


Planning ahead and booking online can also save money, time, and unnecessary confrontation, helping everyone navigate the chaos with a little more calm and control.


For those who travel frequently, especially during busy periods, these strategies are essential to avoid frustration and ensure a smoother start to the journey.




If you thought airport parking frustrations were limited to crowded car parks and inconsiderate drivers, there’s another side to the story that can hit your wallet hard.


Some vehicles left unattended for long periods can accumulate thousands of dollars in fines, showing just how costly parking disputes or neglect can become.


For a striking real-life example, check out this eye-opening case that highlights the unexpected consequences of leaving a car in an airport car park.


Read more: Have you seen these dusty vehicles at the airport? See how this phenomenon can incur thousands of fines!





Have you ever faced a similar airport parking nightmare, and how did you handle it?

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😳You don’t drive as stated in other posts Sept 24th as an elderly senior citizen to be exact you can’t even walk without help.😳or are you stating from your past driving experience.🌞
Dear member Littleboy8 thankyou for keeping a record of my health , you are so kind. If you just tried to read with more clarity and a bit slower, you would have seen in my post that l wrote, I have HAD several situations. Had, had, had, past tense my dear Littleboy8 past tense. Perhaps it's time for you to visit Spec Savers. Again you have an issue with present and past tense. Present tense is in the here and now, and past tense is that what happened before. You seem to be egar to catch people out with saying the wrong thing. They WERE the occassions when I relied on my walker, to get several MRI scans. Dear Littleboy8 for you from my garden, look more beautiful flowers 💐🌹🌻🌷💐🌹. Have a beautiful week. 🙏🦋
 
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Dear member Littleboy8 thankyou for keeping a record of my health , you are so kind. If you just tried to read with more clarity and a bit slower, you would have seen in my post that l wrote, I have HAD several situations. Had, had, had, past tense my dear Littleboy8 past tense. Perhaps it's time for you to visit Spec Savers. Again you have an issue with present and past tense. Present tense is in the here and now, and past tense is that what happened before. You seem to be egar to catch people out with saying the wrong thing. They WERE the occassions when I relied on my walker, to get several MRI scans. Dear Littleboy8 for you from my garden, look more beautiful flowers 💐🌹🌻🌷💐🌹. Have a beautiful week. 🙏🦋
Oh dear! Hi ho hi ho it’s off to specsavers I go 🤣🤣
 
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To be honest I`m not a good car parker, it usually takes me a few attempts to get the car in between the lines. On a number of ocassions and after getting out of my car have noticed the parking is absolutely shocking, so I will get back in and try over and over, til it`s right. I must look a sight, but seriously it realy erks me when other cars are not parked properly and yes I have found that large cars i.e suv`s often don`t park well and impinge on parking next to them.
 
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I am actually a very accomplished driver, having driven all sorts of vehicles over the years, but one of the things I did learn is that most people have this idea that they should park as close as they can to a shopping centre entrance. Who knows? Beats me. Lacking of having to take those few extra steps I would think. A bit of a self centred attitude? Perhaps.
At my age, I don't care if I have to walk the extra. So I am prepared to park further away and you know what? The benefits are that 1/You get the extra steps in for your daily exercise, 2/There are less cars parked further away leaving plenty of spaces, and the unlikelihood of copping an unreported love tap that slightly damages your car. Self centred attitude from those shits!!!! Not like they would hang around and fess up to damaging your car.
You are less likely to find a shopping trolley either against or almost touching your motor vehicle too. .....or one corner of your vehicle where somebody has clipped your car going in or out of a parking bay. I know somebody who always parked their car away from others at shopping centres.
It lost paint on the same corner of it many times, usually right through the paintwork. The last time that I know of the scratch didn't go through to the metal so they were waiting for somebody else to scratch it bare metal before it was fixed again. The repairers knew the owners' voices and would tell them when they could take their car in to be fixed
 
Seen that often enough - especially when there's a series of big 4WDs in a row. One parks a bit close to the line. Next one parks on the line so driver can get out of the vehicle. Next one parks a bit over the line for the same reason and so on until there's just not enough room in the next parking space for anything but a motorcycle.
Then one of the 4WD vehicles leaves - and all those 'downstream' are considered inconsiderate drivers! Well, in fact, they are - they could have parked elsewhere and walked. Usually do them the world of good.
Bad luck if you're like someone I knew in Darwin - hospitalised with an acute disc rupture, spine fused. He was above average height, the only vehicles he could get into were 4WD (SUVs weren't around at the time). He was entitled to a disabled carpark - but we all know how often those are respected by people who are only morally handicapped!
Mind you, D usually parked and walked (with a cane and some difficulty and pain) if there wasn't room close to the shops. He was one of the 'me' generation (aka baby boomers) who learned to respect other people's rights, as well as making the best of a bad situation.
You may or may not realise that some brands of cars the older models are longer and wider than the later model ones are. e.g. Park an old model Nissan X-Trail with one about 3 years old you will see the difference in size.
 
Try these plonkers! They need an infusion of brain cells.

Taken from our balcony overlooking a supermarket car park.

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