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#10. Rolling updates: The latest developments in the Middle East

What advisors need to know about recent travel impacts from Iran and Israel strikes.
#9. Air Tahiti Nui launches direct Sydney to Tahiti flights in 2026

Operating twice-weekly nonstop services from December.
#8. Jetstar expands Perth network with new nonstop NZ connection

Only low-fare trans-Tasman flight option between the two cities.
#7. Flight Centre upends global product model: Who controls what?

A new centralised, category-led model across five international markets.
#6. New owners of Ayers Rock Resort & Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre

Journey Beyond settles Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia acquisition.
#5. Beach, please: Australia’s best beach at the end of a Sydney train line?

Not Bondi. Not Manly. So, where is it?
#4. AirAsia cuts some Australia-Bali and KL routes by April 2026

But adds new Melbourne-Denpasar service in March.
#3. Newest Qantas plane to make international debut in October

Airbus A321XLR aircraft to fly daily between Brisbane and Manila.
#2. What Australian travellers need to know as Iran conflict grounds flights

Specifically, does international travel insurance cover war?
#1. What travel advisors are seeing during the Middle East crisis

Karryon‘s Travel Advisor Board members share their expert insights.
And that’s another must-read recap of the Karryon Top 10 Stories of the week.
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