(NEWS) SYDNEY, 2025-Dec-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will reconnect Sydney and Port Moresby from March 2026, reinstating a route that is expected to take on new significance as Papua New Guinea prepares to enter Australia’s premier rugby league competition in 2028. The twice-weekly Boeing 737 service, adding almost 35,000 seats annually, comes at a… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SYDNEY, 2025-Dec-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas is elevating the long-haul premium experience for its First customers with a refreshed suite of dining, wellness, and comfort upgrades rolling out progressively across its A380 network from December, according to their press release. The enhancements, shaped through traveller feedback and detailed inflight trials, reflect the Flying… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MASCOT, Australia, 2025-Nov-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas is ramping up its investment in the premium travel experience, moving forward with an extensive global lounge overhaul that will see a major transformation of its Sydney International Business Lounge and the long-awaited opening of its new Auckland International Lounge next month. The twin projects reflect… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MASCOT, Australia, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Qantas Group has unveiled a major trans-Tasman expansion, announcing the launch of Qantas’ first A220 international service between Brisbane and Wellington as well as a new Jetstar route connecting Brisbane and Queenstown. Beginning in February 2026, the A220 aircraft will replace existing E190 and some Boeing… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MASCOT, Australia, 2025-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has extended its direct Brisbane–Palau service, the ‘Palau Paradise Express,’ for another year following strong demand and record growth in Australian visitors to the Pacific island nation. Since Qantas opened bookings in November 2024 and the route’s launch in December 2024, Palau has experienced a 113%… Read the full news article
New seasonal route between Sydney and Sapporo 100th destination in the Qantas network Qantas to fly over 850,000 seats per year to Japan (IN SHORT) Qantas is launching a seasonal direct flight between Sydney and Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport, marking the airline’s 100th destination. The new route, starting in December 2025, will operate three times… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qantas and CAE have inaugurated a new state-of-the-art flight training centre in St Peters, Sydney, marking the return of Sydney-based flight training for Qantas and Jetstar pilots. The facility features advanced simulators, including models for the A380, A330, B787, and A320, with an Airbus A350 simulator arriving in 2025 to support Project Sunrise… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qantas is launching a new route connecting Brisbane to Palau, marking its fifth international destination added from Queensland in the past year. The “Palau Paradise Express,” scheduled to commence on December 7, will provide weekly direct flights to this Pacific Island nation renowned for its UNESCO-listed Rock Islands and unique marine environments. Qantas… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qantas has launched nonstop flights from Brisbane to Manila, providing a direct link for travelers between Queensland and the Philippines. Operating four times a week, the new route will add over 100,000 seats annually and enhance connectivity for passengers traveling from New Zealand. The service reflects Qantas’ commitment to expanding in Southeast Asia… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qantas is upgrading its A330 fleet with new Economy seating, larger 4K entertainment screens, USB-C fast charging, and Bluetooth audio for enhanced passenger comfort on international routes. The refurbishments, part of Qantas’ Project Sunrise, include mood lighting, refreshed cabin interiors, and fast, free Wi-Fi on select routes starting December 2024. The first upgraded… Read the full news article
Changes to key routes to the US, Asia and the Pacific Qantas to launch new route to Palau More seats for customers as A380s return in 2025; new A220s join fleet First international route confirmed for A220 (IN SHORT) Qantas is expanding its international network by adding 220,000 seats and introducing new routes, including a… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qantas has introduced its first-ever Airbus A380 flights to Johannesburg, boosting capacity between Australia and South Africa by nearly 130,000 seats annually. The new service, operating up to six times a week, reintroduces First Class and significantly increases Premium Economy options on the route. In addition, Qantas has partnered with Johannesburg-based Airlink to… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qantas Freight has become the first freight airline to sign on with Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport’s new 24-hour Cargo Precinct. This partnership is expected to increase Sydney’s air cargo capacity by 33% and provide dedicated access to major logistics centres. Qantas’ facility will include 14,000 square metres of warehousing and support its… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qantas and Jetstar have announced plans to increase their flight offerings to Vanuatu, introducing up to nine return flights per week from Australian cities. Starting in September 2024, Qantas will operate three weekly flights between Brisbane and Port Vila, with potential to expand to five based on demand. Jetstar will begin offering up… Read the full news article
Sydney, Australia, 2023-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas announced another increase to its international capacity ahead of additional aircraft returning to its fleet. Destinations with more capacity announced include New York, Los Angeles, Johannesburg and Bali. The Qantas Group is currently at around 80 per cent of its pre-COVID international capacity levels, which has… Read the full news article
Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The airline originally began operating three flights per week on June 30, 2004 and now flies daily to this popular North American destination – with plans to go double daily later this year. The airline will step up its frequency between Auckland and San Francisco to 10 return… Read the full news article