Qantas is restoring direct flights between Sydney and Port Moresby starting March 2026, operating twice-weekly Boeing 737 service. The route reinstatement responds to growing demand from Papua New Guinea's entry into Australia's National Rugby League in 2028, alongside increased business and leisure travel.
Malaysia Airlines has welcomed its ninth Airbus A330neo aircraft, which touched down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on December 21, 2025. The aircraft will be deployed on routes including Bali, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, and Tokyo as the airline works toward operating the youngest widebody fleet into Australasia by Q1 2026.
China Southern Airlines has announced free overnight transit accommodation for eligible Australian passengers transiting through Guangzhou or Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. The airline is expanding its Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport service to three daily flights year-round, a record frequency for the route.