Qantas Frequent Flyers Unlock 15 Philippine Islands via New Airline Partnership

Taiwan's award-winning Starlux Airlines enters the Australian market in 2026 with a new Sydney-Taipei service, challenging China Airlines and EVA Air with premium full-service competition.

Catch up on the karryon top 10 stories week for May 29, 2026. This week's travel industry news covers Qantas aircraft delays, Thailand visa changes, and luxury jet launches affecting travelers worldwide.

Webjet appoints internal CFO Layton Shannos as acting CEO effective June 1, 2026, following Katrina Barry's May 31 departure. The leadership transition prioritizes organizational stability during the online travel company's ongoing transformation.

Experienced personal travel manager Erin Ross rejoins TravelManagers Australia in 2026 as business partnership manager. Her return highlights industry shift toward supportive network cultures and advisor retention.

Lufthansa eliminates 23 international routes across European airports, signaling major strategic shifts for the continent's third-largest airline in 2026. Frequent flyers face significant schedule disruptions.

Croatia Airlines A220-300 executes dramatic high-speed rejected takeoff on May 16, 2026, overshooting runway and damaging airport infrastructure. Incident raises critical safety questions.