Which New Routes Should I Book Right Now?

Let's start with the one that's actually a sure thing: Frontier's new Orlando-to-Colombia routes. Starting December 2026, you can fly nonstop from Orlando to Medellin, Bogota, and Cartagena. These are former Spirit routes, so Frontier is stepping in to fill a gap. If you're on the East Coast and want cheap fares to South America, this is your best bet—book early for the best prices, but expect ultra-low-cost extras.

For long-haul, Qatar Airways is your most reliable bet for new service. They're boosting flights to Phuket, Malé, Kuala Lumpur, and even resuming Canberra via Melbourne this December. If you've got points, Qatar's award availability is generally good, and these frequency increases mean more seats to grab. Emirates to Berlin is exciting, but that doesn't launch until December 2027—so it's a long-term planning item, not a now thing.

EgyptAir's Cairo-Singapore-Sydney route is a head-scratcher. They admit demand is low (about 82 people per day between Egypt and all of Australia), so they'll likely undercut on price to fill seats. If you're flexible and want a cheap way to get from Africa to Australia with a Singapore stopover, watch for fire-sale fares. But don't expect a premium experience or reliable award space.

Trinity Airways (formerly t'way) is rebranding and adding A330-900s and 737-8s, but it's still a Korean low-cost carrier pivoting to a hybrid model. Unless you're flying within Asia or between Korea and Japan, this doesn't affect you yet.