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QANTAS TAKES OFF ON FIRST FLIGHT TO VANUATU
The Flying Kangaroo has taken off from Brisbane to Port Vila, the harbourside capital of Vanuatu, for the first time in its history. The inaugural service, QF159, was at full capacity today with holidaymakers and business travellers making the near 3-hour journey to one of the Pacific’s hidden gems. The new route offers three direct […]
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MABUHAY! QANTAS TAKES OFF FROM BRISBANE TO THE PHILIPPINES
Qantas customers can now fly from Brisbane to the Philippines in one hop with the Flying Kangaroo’s nonstop flights to Manila taking off this week, reinforcing its commitment to the region and offering a convenient gateway to the vibrant Philippine capital. The inaugural flight departed Brisbane on Monday evening and will operate four times per […]
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‘AUSTRALIA IN THE SKY’ TAKES OFF AS QANTAS BOOSTS US CAPACITY
For the first time in a decade, Qantas has unveiled a new brand campaign in the North American market as demand for travel between the US and Australia continues to grow. Academy Award-nominated writer, producer and director Baz Luhrmann and four-time Academy Award-winning costume and production designer Catherine Martin act as creative consultants and ambassadors for […]
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FLIGHT TRAINING TAKES OFF AS QANTAS PREPARES TO RECEIVE ITS FIRST A321XLR
Qantas pilots have started training in preparation for the first Airbus A321XLR aircraft to arrive in Australia next year with the airline today confirming the cabin experience customers can expect onboard. As part of Qantas’ fleet renewal program, 28 A321XLR aircraft have been ordered as part of the progressive replacement of its fleet of Boeing […]
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NEW QANTAS CONNECTION FROM AUSTRALIA TO PAPUA NEW GUINEA TAKES OFF
Qantas customers travelling between Australia and Papua New Guinea can now take advantage of a new direct connection between the two countries. The national carrier yesterday launched its inaugural service from Sydney to Port Moresby, the airline’s first commercial passenger flight between the two cities in more than five decades. Two return flights will operate […]