Sydney, Australia, 2022-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has today (7TH FEBRUARY 2022) announced it will add Broken Hill to its domestic route network for the first time, with the airline to begin direct flights from Sydney. From 8 April 2022, Qantas will operate two weekly return flights between Sydney and Broken Hill with… Read the full press release
WHITSUNDAY COAST, AUSTRALIA, 2021-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ —Queenslanders will have more travel options to the world-famous Whitsundays with QantasLink launching direct flights from Brisbane to the Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) for the first time in seven years. From 17 September 2021, QantasLink will operate up to seven weekly return flights between Proserpine and Brisbane with… Read the full press release
Newcastle, Australia, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hunter region will benefit from more direct flights to Melbourne with Qantas today (15TH MARCH 2021) launching a new route from Newcastle to the Victorian capital. The first Qantas flight connecting the two cities in more than ten years departed Newcastle for Melbourne this morning, marked… Read the full press release
New Mildura to Sydney route to begin 29 March 2020 Introduction of three more weekly flights between Bendigo and Sydney These routes estimated to boost spending in regional Victoria by more than $3 million each year Sale fares for Mildura-Sydney available from $179 one-way Mildura, Australia, 2019-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink will launch flights… Read the full press release
DUBBO, AUSTRALIA, 2019-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Twenty community groups from around Australia will share in the first $1 million round of grants as part of the national carrier’s continued commitment to regional Australia. The Qantas Regional Grants program offers $5 million in grants over five years to not-for-profit community groups, individuals, charities, projects and… Read the full press release
Cairns, Australia, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink is again making it easier for customers to travel between Cairns and Port Moresby with the return of daily flights between the two cities yesterday. QantasLink has resumed the service after a resurgence in customer demand, offering around 1,000 seats per week on its 74-seat Q400 aircraft. The… Read the full press release
Bendigo, Australia, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink’s inaugural direct flight from Bendigo to Sydney has taken off this morning, marking the first commercial flight from the regional Victorian city in more than 30 years. The new direct flights to Sydney operate six days per week, saving hours of travel time for business and leisure… Read the full press release
Sydney, Australia, 2018-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink has today (10TH DECEMBER 2018 ) announced it will launch direct flights between Bendigo and Sydney, saving hours of travel time for business and leisure travellers. QantasLink’s flights will be the first-ever regular passenger services between Bendigo and Sydney, and the first commercial services from Bendigo in… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, Australia, 2017-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink has today announced a new pilot recruitment program designed to provide the best and brightest aviation students with a flying start to their career. The “Qantas Future Pilot Program” has been designed in collaboration with five universities across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, and is open… Read the full press release
ADELAIDE, Australia, 2017-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink is today celebrating the launch of its direct flights to Kangaroo Island providing travellers with access to a popular new destination. Year-round flights from Adelaide commenced today, with seasonal Melbourne flights to commence on 17 December. The launch also marks an industry-first with Kangaroo Island becoming… Read the full press release
New South Wales, AUSTRALIA, 2015-4-14 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink today celebrated its inaugural flight between Whyalla and Adelaide, providing customers with more travel options as part of its growth strategy in South Australia. QantasLink now offers a double-daily service on its 50-seat Q300 aircraft, providing 1300 seats a week – more than 65,000 seats… Read the full press release
New South Wales, Australia, 2015-4-1 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink and Taronga Western Plains Zoo today unveiled the refreshed ‘Taronga’ decal on one of QantasLink’s newest Q400 aircraft, reaffirming their commitment to regional tourism and the Dubbo community. This is the second time that QantasLink and the Zoo, two of the largest contributors to… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, Australia, 2014-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink’s inaugural flight between Brisbane and Hamilton Island touched down today (28th November 2014), giving customers more travel options travelling to The Whitsunday Islands. QantasLink will operate four return services per week – between Fridays and Mondays – on its 74 seat Q400 aircraft, which is ideally… Read the full press release
BRISBANE, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — BRISBANE West Wellcamp Airport today welcomed the inaugural QantasLink flight – its first regular passenger service. The day after celebrating its 94th birthday, the country’s longest-serving airline operated inaugural flight QF 2017, out of Australia’s newest port – Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport. A mix of the Wagner family, politicians,… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, 2014-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink today welcomed the Queensland Government’s decision on regulated air service routes, which ensures regional and rural communities across Queensland continue to have access to air travel. QantasLink was awarded the Brisbane – Roma – Charleville route and the Brisbane – Longreach – Barcaldine – Blackall route. As a… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, Australia, 2014-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink today announced it will start direct flights between Brisbane and Hamilton Island, giving customers more travel options on its expanding network. From 28 November, QantasLink will operate four return services per week – on Fridays to Mondays – on its 74 seat Q400 aircraft, which is… Read the full press release
Sydney, Australia, 2014-9-8 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink today announced it is upgrading and expanding its heavy maintenance facility in Tamworth, creating new jobs and strengthening its commitment to the region. The upgrade of its existing hangar and expansion into a new hangar will create 25 new engineering roles in Tamworth. QantasLink Chief Executive Officer… Read the full press release
Sydney, Australia, 2014-9-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport, the country’s newest airport, and QantasLink today announced they have signed a deal to start passenger flights to the airport when it opens later this year. The landmark deal will secure 11 return flights a week to and from Sydney from November 17 and… Read the full press release
Sydney, Australia, 2014-9-8 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink has become the first major regional airline in Australia to allow customers to use their personal electronic devices, such as smart phones, tablets and music players in flight mode for the duration of the flight. Previously customers had to turn their phone off during take-off and landing,… Read the full press release
Sydney, Australia, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qantas today (February 6, 2014) announced it has formally applied to operate on the Moree – Sydney route, under the NSW Government’s five-year regulated route licensing agreement. QantasLink Chief Executive Officer John Gissing travelled to Moree to make the announcement and thank the community for all its support campaigning to encourage… Read the full press release