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Karryon Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: Jan 24

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.

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. Sydney-Melbourne soars as world’s fifth busiest air route in 2024

Passengers at Sydney Airport near SYD sign.

Asia-Pacific region is also among the fastest-growing airports globally.

Read all about it.

#9. Turkish Airlines plans to fly to another Australasian destination

Turkish Airlines reveals new uniforms.

After launching its first two direct flights to Australia in 2024.

Read all about it.

#8. Pakistan Airlines apologises over tone-deaf ad for Paris flights

Pakistan International Airlines ad depicting a PIA plane flying toward the Eiffel Tower with the French flag as the background.

Social media erupts over controversial depiction.

Read all about it.

#7. 5 surprisingly cheap destinations for Aussies in 2025

Male traveller in hat taking selfie picture with colourful wooden beach huts on white sand beach in Simon Town, South Africa.

Countries where the exchange rate won’t hurt your hip pocket.

Read all about it.

#6. Brisbane has new flights to NZ with an unexpected airline

Man looking at Mt Eden lookout, Auckland City. Karryon Top 10 Stories of the Week

This South Pacific carrier will link BNE and AKL soon.

Read all about it.

#5. New DFAT travel warning for Türkiye after bootleg alcohol deaths

Alcohol

Following numerous recent deaths related to methanol-laced drinks.

Read all about it.

#4. Luxury travel leader Fiona Dalton on mentoring & menopause

Fiona Dalton

Former Virtuoso APAC GM reflects on her grownup gap year.

Read all about it.

#3. New international airline bound for Australia in March 2025

A Bali beach.

The carrier will directly connect Aussies to a favourite destination.

Read all about it.

#2. This Qld airport just landed its first HK connection in 6 years

Red lion dance performance outside Hong Kong Airlines aircraft on the tarmac at Gold Coast Airport.

Hong Kong Airlines reinstates direct route again.

Read all about it.

#1. Sydney Airport loses its only low-cost flights to Bangkok

Thai AirAsia X crew member stands at exit. Karryon Top 10 Stories of the week

It’s a budget travel blow for Aussie flyers.

Read all about it.

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