Airline Routes is a popular topic at the Australian Frequent Flyer. Your travel experience is determined in part by the route your select.
Our complete, updated list of fifth-freedom routes includes all international tag flights that can be booked as standalone journeys.
LATAM Airlines is axing its long-standing fifth-freedom route between Sydney and Auckland. The final LA800 across the Tasman will operate on 26 October 2025.
China Eastern will launch flights from Shanghai to Buenos Aires via Auckland from December 2025, filling a void left by Air New Zealand.
Qantas flight QF5 is now back for 2025. Here's what you can expect on the 16,638km journey from Sydney to Rome via Perth on a Boeing 787-9.
Emirates currently has 16 fifth-freedom tag flights that operate as a continuation of a service originating in Dubai to a third country.
Departing from Sydney every afternoon, Qantas flight QF1 is the airline's flagship "kangaroo route" to London via Singapore. This guide explains everything you need to know about this Airbus A380 flight.
Cathay Pacific will resume flights from Adelaide to Hong Kong in November 2025, with a seasonal 3x weekly A350 service. There are currently lots of reward seats available, including in Business Class.
Qantas has handed over its Sydney-Lord Howe Island route to Skytrans, which is now operating these flights with former QantasLink Q200s.
Adelaide will finally have international service from Qantas again from October 2025, with the flying kangaroo launching a direct seasonal service to Auckland.
Jetstar will cease flying from Sydney to Honolulu in October 2025, marking the end of Jetstar service to the USA after 19 years.
Malaysia Airlines will resume direct flights between Brisbane and Kuala Lumpur from 29 November 2025. There's currently lots of reward availability on these flights in both Economy and Business.
Virgin Australia has revealed the benefits that will be available to Velocity members on its flights from Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne to Doha, including how to upgrade.