Qantas Launches Seasonal Direct Flights to Sapporo, Marking 100th Destination in Its Global Network

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 press release

Qantas and CAE Open State-of-the-Art Flight Training Centre in Sydney

(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 press release

Qantas Debuts ‘Palau Paradise Express’ from Brisbane, Expanding Access to Pacific’s Natural Wonders

(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 press release

Qantas Expands Southeast Asia Reach with New Direct Brisbane-Manila Route, Strengthening Tourism and Trade Links

(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 press release

Qantas Rolls Out Next-Gen Comfort Upgrades for A330s Ahead of Project Sunrise

(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 press release

Qantas Expands International Network with New Routes, Aircraft, and 220,000 Additional Seats

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 press release

Qantas Launches First A380 Flights to Africa, Expands Codeshare Network with Airlink

(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 press release

Qantas Freight Becomes First Operator at Western Sydney’s New 24/7 Cargo Hub

(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 press release

Qantas and Jetstar to Launch Expanded Flight Services to Vanuatu, Enhancing Travel Options for Australians

(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 press release

Qantas Expands International Capacity and Unveils New Routes to Meet Rising Travel Demand

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 press release

Air New Zealand celebrates its Auckland – San Francisco route’s 10th year anniversary; plans to double daily return services later this year

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 press release