Qantas Expands International Routes and Aircraft Capacity
Qantas has announced significant updates to its international flight routes, enhancing services to the United States, Asia, and the Pacific, while also introducing a new destination and aircraft.
The Australian flag carrier is set to boost its capacity to the United States by 13%, providing 30% more first and business class seats on long-haul flights. This increase comes with the return of Qantas’ Airbus A380s to the network, scheduled for August 2025, allowing for a more premium travel experience for customers.
New Route to Palau
In an exciting development, Qantas will launch weekly flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Palau International Airport (ROR), marking its first service to this destination. Dubbed the “Palau Paradise Express,” this new route is part of a contract awarded by the Australian government, aimed at strengthening trade and tourism ties between Australia and Palau. While the service is pending government approval, flights are expected to commence in the coming months, with tickets going on sale soon.
Boosting Capacity from Darwin to Singapore
Qantas will also expand its offerings from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) in March 2025. The airline plans to deploy its A220 aircraft for this route, increasing capacity to 137 seats and operating five times per week. Initially, the route was intended to be serviced by the Embraer E190, but the switch to the larger A220 represents a strategic move in Qantas’ fleet renewal program. The airline has ordered a total of 29 A220 jets, with four already received.
Cam Wallace, Qantas Group International CEO, expressed excitement about these developments, stating, “We’re thrilled to offer over 220,000 additional seats, a new international destination, and our brand-new A220 aircraft for our Singapore-Darwin flights.”
Changes to Seoul Services
Starting in mid-June 2025, Qantas will discontinue its Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) route. However, Jetstar, Qantas’ subsidiary, will ramp up its operations on this route from four times a week to daily flights. Wallace noted that this strategic shift is designed to better serve the strong leisure demand for travel to Seoul, allowing Qantas to redeploy aircraft to routes with increased demand.
These changes reflect Qantas’ commitment to enhancing its network and meeting the evolving needs of its customers in the competitive aviation landscape.
Related News : https://airguide.info/?s=Qantas