Category: Qantas

Qantas has switched on its codeshare and frequent flyer partnership with Israeli flag carrier El AL that was first announced in February. The arrangement involves Qantas placing its QF airline code on El AL-operated flights from Hong Kong, Bangkok and Johannesburg to Tel Aviv. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become

Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce says there is a strong case for the airline’s global alliance with Emirates to be extended given the “huge benefits” experienced by passengers over the past five years. It was announced on Thursday the two carriers will shortly submit an application to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to

Brisbane Airport will be the home to four Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners by the end of 2018. Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce announced on Tuesday his airline would base four of its soon-to-arrive 787-9s at Brisbane, which he said would open up potential new international routes from the Queensland capital. This content is available exclusively

Qantas has filed preliminary flight schedules showing its soon-to-arrive Boeing 787-9 will operate domestic services from Melbourne to Perth and Sydney prior to commencing long-haul services to Los Angeles. The airline is due to take delivery of its first 787-9 in the middle of October, with an exact delivery date yet to be officially confirmed.