Jetstar plans to inaugurate a direct service between Brisbane and Rarotonga in May 2026, a move the carrier hails as a “game-changer” for Cook Islands tourism. The route aims to funnel new visitor dollars into the Pacific nation while giving its diaspora in Australia a faster trip home.

Air India Express is expanding its international network with the introduction of a new daily non-stop flight between Bengaluru and Kathmandu starting June 1. This service aims to enhance air connectivity between India and Nepal.