Qantas and Jetstar plan new direct flights to Bali and Jakarta following an expanded Australia–Indonesia air services agreement. The revised framework permits another 5,000 seats weekly, creating room for additional routes and higher frequencies between the neighbouring countries. The planned expansion covers Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Western Sydney, combining holiday connections with improved access to
Dubbo Regional Airport in New South Wales was forced into emergency operations after authorities received a bomb threat concerning an incoming Qantas flight, prompting the evacuation of the terminal and a temporary suspension of flights at one of regional Australia’s most important aviation gateways. The aircraft landed safely on Monday, June 29, 2026, and all
Qantas is preparing to transform international aviation with the launch of the first scheduled non-stop passenger flights between Sydney and London, bringing one of the world’s most ambitious air travel projects closer to reality. The Australian carrier has confirmed that its Project Sunrise services are scheduled to begin in October 2027. The daily flights will
Australia has expanded its digital arrivals pilot to Melbourne Airport, giving eligible international passengers a simpler way to complete travel declarations before landing. The move introduces the Australia Travel Declaration to selected Qantas flights arriving from New Zealand and marks another step towards modernising border processing at major Australian gateways. From 26 May 2026, eligible
Travellers flying across Australia and New Zealand are facing schedule changes as Qantas, Jetstar and Air New Zealand adjust selected services in response to elevated jet fuel costs and wider aviation pressures linked to the conflict in the Middle East. The changes affect domestic and trans-Tasman travel, adding a new planning consideration for holidaymakers, business
Qantas, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines are warning travelers about possible flight disruptions across Australia as bushfire-related aviation risks intensify near major airports including Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Growing safety concerns within Australia’s aerial firefighting sector are adding pressure to airline operations at a time when international tourism demand continues rebounding
