Brisbane-Cebu, Perth-Manila: New flight routes and new rules for Aussie travellers this 2026

Find out the new and added flight routes and other travel rules from Australia this 2026 in Usap Tayo.

Here are a few of the changes that are set to shape how Australians travel in 2026. Credit: Storyblocks

Key Points

• Major airlines including Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Qantas, and Singapore Airlines are rolling out new international routes and increasing flight frequencies.
• Highlights include new services to Doha, Bali, the Philippines, New Zealand, and Queenstown, adding hundreds of thousands of seats for 2026.
• Several airlines have tightened restrictions on portable power banks following safety concerns.

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