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#10. Melbourne Airport breaks 56-year international pax record
Thanks in particular to one inbound market – and it’s not China.
#9. Hobart Airport opens new arrivals area in $200M upgrade
Including an outdoor forecourt inspired by Tasmania’s natural landscape.
#8. There’s a new one-stop way for Australians to fly to Japan
Air Niugini restarts direct Port Moresby-Tokyo Narita service.
#7. Swap busy for beautiful with 48 hours in Samoa
Discover how two days in Samoa can undo weeks of busy.
#6. Virgin Australia doubles Sydney-Doha flights from 7 December
Qatar Airways partnership bets on ongoing Gulf travel rebound.
#5. Regional airline reopens Canberra’s direct link to NSW holiday town
Link Airways resumes nonstop seasonal flights from 10 September 2026.
#4. As missiles fly in the Middle East, so do flights; latest DFAT advice
Air travel in and through the region continues to operate as usual.
#3. 2.2K Rise in Thailand: FCTG Global Gathering 2026 wraps in Bangkok
Plus, next year’s host city revealed…
#2. Australian passport plunges as global travel power shifts
Still strong, but status drops 10 places since 2021.
#1. Bali boost: Airline lifts checked baggage for Aussie travellers
Garuda Indonesia will upweight allowances up to 64kg on most routes.
And that’s another must-read recap of the Karryon Top 10 Stories of the week.
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