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Speaking at a tourism forum in Melbourne, Qantas International CEO Cam Wallace said that direct Project Sunrise flights to New York and London will allow the Flying Kangaroo to turn Australia’s geographical isolation into an advantage, but will not replace its other hub-based services.
In remarks made at the Destination Australia 2026 tourism conference on Thursday, Qantas International CEO Cam Wallace said the ongoing Iran conflict has presented an “incredibly volatile and fast moving” situation which the airline is monitoring closely.
In its submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into regional airfares, the RAAA suggested that a new Regional Aviation Investment Fund could be funded in part through the international departure tax, and would help offset costs that lead to high ticket prices.
The carrier, which currently flies daily between the Victorian and Sri Lankan hubs, will add extra A330-300 flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, increasing seats by more than 92,000 per year. It comes as Melbourne marks its busiest February on record for international travel.
AirAsia – Malaysia’s largest carrier – said that travellers should “avoid contacting customer service numbers found on unverified sources” and be wary of any links circulated via WhatsApp or other messaging services.
The UK flag carrier will fly daily between Melbourne and London Heathrow via Kuala Lumpur on its four-class 787-9 Dreamliners starting on 11 January. The airline’s only current Australian destination is Sydney, which it flies daily via Singapore.
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