'More choice': Major flight boost for Aussies could make your next trip cheaper
Getting to some of the world's most popular destinations could be set to become cheaper as new flights from Australia to hotspots like Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Johannesburg and Manilla take off.
At least 11 new international routes are earmarked for departure within the new three months, an eight per cent increase overall compared to December 2024, Flight Centre Travel Group says.
The new flights are on a range of airlines including Delta, United, Qantas and Jetstar.
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New flights to San Francisco are taking off from Australia. Getty
They will take off from Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, providing better connectivity for travellers ahead of the Christmas holidays
FCTG global leisure CEO, James Kavanagh says having more seats on flights could save holidaymakers money, because they'll have more choice when booking.
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"More capacity in the market means more competition, and that usually translates to better airfares, shorter transit times and ultimately, more time and money spent in destination rather than getting there," he said.
"When airlines introduce new services, travellers are typically the big winners.
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Dallas, Texas will be easier to reach from Brisbane. Getty
"These new routes will see at least 3,000 extra seats become available," he added.
"The new entrants tend to offer highly attractive pricing, while the incumbents typically come up with similarly attractive offers to ensure they maintain their appeal and market-share."
He said Aussies are keen to explore new places and flight bosses are listening to their demands.
Here are all the new flights on the way. over the new few months.
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Low cost favourite Jetstar will start flying to popular hotspot the Philippines in December from Brisbane. Getty Images/iStockphoto
New flights from Brisbane
American Airlines is launching Brisbane to Los Angeles departures in December. It will also relaunch relaunching Brisbane to Dallas flights.
Delta Air lines will start flights to Los Angeles in November.
Malaysia Airlines will also start taking off to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia in November.
Low-cost favourite Jetstar will start flying to popular hotspot the Philippines in December.
Shenzhen Airlines is launching flights to Shenzhen. Getty
New flights from Melbourne
Delta Air lines is launching a new route to Los Angeles in December.
Meanwhile, you'll be able to fly with Hong Kong Airlines to Hong Kong from December, too.
Shenzhen Airlines is also launching flights to Shenzhen the same month.
New flights from Adelaide
United Airlines will start taking people to San Francisco in December.
New flights from Perth
Qantas is launching flight to both Johannesburg and Auckland in December.
Or head to Manila with Jetstar from next month.
Johannesburg is the gateway to game parks Getty Images/iStockphoto
If you're looking for some inspiration on where to go, it's not just the typical Euro summer hotspots Aussies have been enjoying filling up social media feeds with in recent months.
One travel expert responsible for getting thousands of holidaymakers across to the continent has revealed a few surprising places have been hot on itineraries this year.
Many 'secondary' cities, including Malta, are now on peoples' hit-lists, especially those keen to avoid the crowds.
