Qantas to Resume Second-Longest A380 Route
The airline is expanding its schedule with new A220 routes and the return of more A380s, including additional superjumbo service to the U.S.
The airline is expanding its schedule with new A220 routes and the return of more A380s, including additional superjumbo service to the U.S.
Delta and Hawaiian still operate the Boeing 717, although both carriers plan to replace the type by the end of the decade.
On September 30, the Australian airline operated its inaugural Airbus A380 superjumbo flight between Sydney and Johannesburg.
Starting in 2025, the Australian flag carrier says the new route will increase capacity to the U.S. by more than 40,000 seats annually.
Qantas has unveiled details of the cabins that will be installed on its future Airbus A321XLR fleet with the first delivery slated for next year.
Australian passengers are expected to benefit from an ‘aviation customer rights charter’ to be announced by the federal government this week.
The decision to shift the service was taken in the interest of safety and as a precaution due to rising tensions in the Middle East.
Qantas, the Australian national carrier, has a unique way of celebrating its rich history with two Boeing 737 retro designs.
Qantas and Perth Airport announced a landmark 12-year agreement on Friday, unlocking a multi-billion-dollar investment in infrastructure.
Qantas is leaving China, where it historically struggled. Souring relations, lack of partners, coupled with demand and strategy issues, contributed to the exit.