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Australia
Ethiopian Airlines (ET) plans to launch direct flights to Australia by 2028, linking Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) with an Australian gateway.
Emirates and Marriott will open the world’s first Ritz-Carlton Lodge in Australia’s Wolgan Valley by mid-2026.
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Finnair (AY) will add Melbourne (MEL) to its long-haul network in October 2026, operating a daily service via Bangkok (BKK) from Helsinki (HEL).
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Qantas (QF) has launched its next-generation Airbus A321XLR into service from Brisbane Airport (BNE), and the aircraft will begin operating daily return services between Brisbane and Sydney (SYD), bringing enhanced capacity and efficiency.
Cathay Pacific (CX) has resumed its seasonal link between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Adelaide (ADL), restoring a direct connection that supports both leisure and business travel.
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