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#10. Seven reasons to book Virgin Voyages with the Voyage Store

The specialist hub for all things Virgin Voyages.
#9. “Succession challenge across entire industry”: Travellers Choice MD

Christian Hunter shares the company’s solution.
#8. Access the US & beyond with new Delta MEL-LAX flight

Now flying the A350 direct from Melbourne to LA.
#7. World’s busiest airports: Where global travel demand landed in 2025

Rankings reveal the hubs with the most capacity and connectivity.
#6. Collette: New year, new trips with epic gift card incentive & sale

Save clients up to $3,000 per couple and earn $200 per booking.
#5. Air New Zealand flags cabin crew strike for February 2026

What advisors need to know about international flights.
#4. This is the worst Australian air route for flight delays

Data shows that one in two flights is held up on this service.
#3. Emirates’ Wolgan Valley property is reopening after three years

With a new moniker and management.
#2. Only direct link between SA & NZ’s South Island extended in 2026

Air New Zealand will continue ADL-CHC seasonal service until 1 May.
#1. Indonesian airline to start Australia’s only direct flights to Lombok

TransNusa will also increase Perth–Bali services in 2026.
And that’s another must-read recap of the Karryon Top 10 Stories of the week.
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