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. Virgin Australia changes carry-on rules – more weight but fewer bags on board
Also introduces ‘Neighbour Free Seating’ to bid for more space.
#9. Karryon Glam Club rocks 2025 NTIAs with 100+ travel industry revellers
Partnering with Qantas and New York State for the pre-NTIAs soirée.
#8. Helloworld takes full ownership of MTA – Mobile Travel Agents
HLO ups 50% stake in MTA – Mobile Travel Agents to 100%.
#7. Beyond Borders 2025: ATIA launches independent agents committee
Event also unveils a data deal and tackles the big questions in travel.
#6. 500 Days in the Wild: Dianne Whelan’s sacred journey across Canada
What the latest Karryon’s Into the Hearts of Canada podcast can teach us.
#5. Administrators confirm sale of Rex to US-based Air T Inc
What do we know about the new owner?
#4. Air New Zealand trials its first-ever electric aircraft
The BETA ALIA CX300 completes its inaugural test flight in NZ.
#3. I attended my first Flight Centre conference; here’s what I learned
Karryon‘s Mark Harada reports from the 2025 Global Leaders event in Sydney.
#2. Vale Darren Lloyd, a longtime Flightie and well-loved industry leader
Remembering former Flight Centre Travel Group leader Darren “Daz” Lloyd.
#1. NTIA 2025: Winners revealed & industry’s brightest stars celebrated
The full wrap, plus next year’s host city revealed.
And that’s another must-read recap of the Karryon Top 10 Stories of the week.
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