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Mark Harada

Australia, Sydney

Editor at KarryOn

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  • 5 days ago | karryon.com.au | Mark Harada

    The move comes as Etihad increases flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi from seven to ten per week starting 1 July 2025 and replaces its B777-300ER on the route. The A350 will initially fly select services alongside Etihad’s B787-9 aircraft, before the Airbus jet takes over the entire route from the end of January 2026.

  • 1 week ago | karryon.com.au | Mark Harada

    The key takeaway here is that businesses are backing comfort over cost for their work travel – and that shift is also creating new revenue opportunities for travel advisors. But why the boom? It could be because premium economy offers a sweet spot between standard economy and business class, a cost-effective solution for travellers wanting more space and a better rest without the hefty price tag.

  • 1 week ago | karryon.com.au | Mark Harada

    “On behalf of the Board and the entire Fiji Airways Group, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Andre for his outstanding leadership over the past 10 years,” Fiji Airways Chairman Nalin Patel said in a statement. “Under his stewardship, Fiji Airways has undergone a remarkable transformation. “The airline’s SKYTRAX Rating improved to 4 Stars, with its global ranking soaring from 102nd in 2015 to an impressive 14th in 2024.

  • 1 week ago | karryon.com.au | Mark Harada

    Indonesia Airlines originally targeted its inaugural flights for November 2024, but reported delays in fit-outs pushed back its launch. “After final discussions with our interior consultants, they informed us they couldn’t meet the initial deadline,” Indonesia Airlines CEO Iskandar Ismail said. “We are still working on this with them, but we remain committed to launching by the end of this year.

  • 1 week ago | karryon.com.au | Mark Harada

    Valid to book until 13 June or until sold out (whichever comes first), the offer is open to licensed travel agents, plus employees of airlines, tour operators, hotels, tourism boards and airport services. Travel must be taken between 21 June and 26 October 2025 with outbound departures (ex-Sydney) limited to Monday–Thursday only. Hong Kong Airlines announced the launch of its Sydney flights earlier this year.

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