The arrival of two new ATR aircraft has bolstered the Fiji Airways fleet, supporting the airline’s efforts to improve domestic and regional connectivity.

Hawaiian Airlines says it will make its largest lounge investment at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), set to be home to the company’s new premium lounge. Last month, Alaska Air Group announced plans to build a new lounge in Honolulu as part of its three-year strategic plan following its combination with Hawaiian Airlines. The new facility has been earmarked to debut in late 2027.

Cathay Pacific will reinstate non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Rome, commencing 5 June 2025, with a thrice weekly seasonal service. The route will complement Cathay Pacific’s five weekly services to Milan, which will increase to daily over the 2025 Northern summer.

Triple Michelin-starred chef Emmanuel Renaut will create all the starters and main dishes on Air France’s new menu for its La Première passengers for the first time under a renewed partnership deal.

Emirates has unveiled its 2024 Christmas offering, with traditional treats and festive fare available across international lounges and a host of delights served inflight. The carrier expects to cater for more than one million customers during the month of December.

Qatar Airways will re-launch daily flights to Canberra in December 2025, operating via Melbourne from Hamad International Airport in Doha.

Aircalin has ordered a pair of long-range A350-900 aircraft with Airbus to support fleet adaptation and the carrier’s long-haul network expansion.

Fiji Airways this week commenced its longest flight and first-ever direct service between Nadi and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. The new service operates three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays initially, with seamless connections between Australia and Fiji.

Delta Air Lines’ new Delta One Lounge at Boston Logan International has arrived, bringing a premium ground experience to the airport.

Delta Air Lines commenced services on its second Australian route today, with the inaugural Los Angeles-Brisbane service touching down at 7:18am this morning.

Plaza Premium Group has unveiled its new Canadian flagship lounge at Vancouver International Airport. The lounge introduces the first-ever Plaza Premium First (PPF) in North America, alongside a reimagined Plaza Premium Lounge (PPL), delivering a dual-concept facility that caters to a variety of traveller needs from luxury seekers to business travellers and families.

Under interim authorisation granted by the ACCC today, Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways can start marketing and selling 28 weekly scheduled return flights between Doha and Australia.