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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alice Reynolds

New ‘fundamentally different’ airline to launch Australia flights in 2026

Previous entrants have struggled to compete with Qantas and Virgin airlines - (Getty/iStock)

A new domestic airline hoping to challenge Qantas and Virgin in Australia is set to launch in 2026, according to the CEO.

Koala Airlines said its model is fundamentally different from previous entrants into the market.

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