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Emirates currently has 16 fifth-freedom tag flights that operate as a continuation of a service originating in Dubai to a third country.
Cathay Pacific will resume flights from Adelaide to Hong Kong in November 2025, with a seasonal 3x weekly A350 service. There are currently lots of reward seats available, including in Business Class.
Qantas has handed over its Sydney-Lord Howe Island route to Skytrans, which is now operating these flights with former QantasLink Q200s.
Adelaide will finally have international service from Qantas again from October 2025, with the flying kangaroo launching a direct seasonal service to Auckland.
Jetstar will cease flying from Sydney to Honolulu in October 2025, marking the end of Jetstar service to the USA after 19 years.
Malaysia Airlines will resume direct flights between Brisbane and Kuala Lumpur from 29 November 2025. There's currently lots of reward availability on these flights in both Economy and Business.
Virgin Australia has revealed the benefits that will be available to Velocity members on its flights from Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne to Doha, including how to upgrade.
In a pleasant surprise for South Australians, United Airlines will launch 3x weekly seasonal Adelaide-San Francisco flights in December 2025.
Aside from QantasLink and VARA, there are 15 independent regional airlines operating scheduled passenger services to regional and remote destinations across Australia.
Before Virgin Australia ended long-haul services, it made many changes to its long-haul network since launching as V Australia in 2009.
Emirates will end its fifth-freedom flight between Melbourne and Singapore on 30 March 2025, replacing it with a third daily non-stop Melbourne-Dubai service. The new flights will have Premium Economy and "Game Changer" First Class.
LATAM Airlines and Qantas are currently the only airlines flying between Australia and South America, but there are also some indirect options.