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Cathay Pacific’s new ARIA Suite is making waves across Australia’s luxury travel market, drawing strong interest from premium travellers and trade alike since it first launched on the Sydney-Hong Kong route in March 2025.

Major investments in its fleet, lounges and staff have been confirmed by Qantas, with the airline reporting strong financial results as it continues to reshape its operations post-pandemic.

An investment of more than US$100 million will see LATAM Airlines Group launch a new mid-tier Premium Comfort cabin in 2027 as it aims to transform the long-haul flying experience.

Qantas will operate daily services on its Sydney–Auckland–New York route for the first time since its launch in June 2023, boosting it from five per week to daily between June and October 2026.

A new partnership between Etihad Guest, the loyalty program of Etihad Airways, and global neobank Revolut that will enable Revolut users to convert their RevPoints into Etihad Guest Miles via the Revolut app.

Emirates has officially unveiled Emirates First at Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport (DXB), with the upgraded check-in area designed to offer First Class customers and Skywards Platinum members a more refined experience.

Qatar Airways has unveiled Privilege Club Pro, a new subscription service aimed at transforming how its loyalty members earn rewards.

Air France will launch its La Première first class cabin experience on its Paris-Singapore route on 15 July, making it the second route to showcase the new premium product.

Oman Air has officially become the oneworld alliance’s 15th member airline, granting oneworld customers enhanced access to its route network.

The launch of Hong Kong Airlines’ daily Hong-Kong-Sydney service at the weekend makes it the second local carrier to serve the route.

A new strategic partnership between Emirates and Uber aims to deliver more “seamless, effortless and rewarding” journeys for travellers across key markets.

Virgin Australia continues its return to long-haul international flying with the launch of its inaugural Brisbane to Doha service which took off on Thursday.