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Karryon Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: July 3

Missed any trending travel industry news this week? Catch up with the Karryon top 10 stories of the week ending 3 July 2026.

Missed this week’s must-read travel industry news and views? We’ve got you. Karryon has you covered with our recap of the 10 most-read stories of the week.

#10. A Newcastle agency group took out top national title at HLO OMC

Helloworld Hunter Travel Group at HLO OMC 2026 gala awards – Brett Dann, Louise Dam, Nick George – Karryon Top 10 Stories

Named 2026 Travel Agency of the Year (Multi-Store) National Winner.

Read all about it.

#9. eDreams pulled up over misleading subscription prices for Aussies

OTA eDream story computer

OTA has paid nearly $60,000 in ACCC penalties.

Read all about it.

#8. Sharpen your Samoa selling skills with our fun quiz

A couple walking down jetty, leading to a calm blue waters

Find out just how easy it is to sell Samoa.

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Read all about it.

#7. LATAM’s direct daily route from Melbourne to Santiago

LATAM

Travel from Australia to South America starts here…

Read all about it.

#6. Qantas cuts key regional route and scales back Singapore

Qantas Darwin Singapore

Citing rising costs and falling demand.

Read all about it.

#5. Want free lounge access if your next flight is delayed?

Flight Delay Pass

Perks of the Cash Passport Mastercard Flight Delay Pass.

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#4. Fiji reveals new 5% tourism tax to support Fiji Airways

A waist up selfie of a young couple snorkeling in the sea at sunset on a tropical resort in Fiji. There are palm trees along the beach behind them. The couple are smiling into the camera and showing happy emotions.

Hotel operators warn visitors will likely have to pay.

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#3. Peak body warns of higher fares & fewer flights as Jetstar axes routes

Jetstar’s added capacity sets Sunshine Coast Airport up for its busiest winter yet.

“Affordable air travel shouldn’t become a luxury,” says A4ANZ.

Read all about it.

#2. Melbourne Airport ends kerbside pick-up after 50 years

Render of Melbourne Airport's Naarm Way

A “big change” for Aussie flyers later this year.

Read all about it.

#1. 1M+ Qantas customers to receive court notices ahead of payouts

A Qantas plane at Sydney Airport (Image SCM Jeans / iStock)

Airline’s $105 million Flight Credit Class Action case moves forward.

Read all about it.

And that’s another must-read recap of the Karryon Top 10 Stories of the week.