Korean Air will launch three weekly seasonal Seoul Incheon–Melbourne services using Boeing 787-9s from 18 December 2026 to 14 March 2027, becoming the route’s only nonstop operator. It will also commence daily year-round flights to Hiroshima using A321neos from 23 December 2026, competing with Jeju Air.

Emirates expects to operate 1.4 million weekly departing seats in November 2026, exceeding November 2025 capacity by 0.6% as it recovers from Iran-war disruptions. The airline has withdrawn from six regional destinations but increased services to Africa, Asia and Europe.

Cyprus Airways plans to add two A320neos and launch four new Larnaca routes within six months, including Munich and Rome from December 2026. The expansion will be supported by an enhanced premium product and new loyalty programme, although the airline continues to face air-traffic delays, aircraft delivery constraints and rising engineering costs.