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Direct Qantas flights from Australia to South Korea take off

The 11-hour Qantas flights to Seoul will operate four days per week

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Qantas will today launch flights to another new international destination, with direct services between Sydney and Seoul taking off for the first time in nearly 15 years to meet growing demand.

Seoul is one of the 28 international ports that Qantas has resumed or launched new services to since Australia’s borders reopened. The 11-hour Qantas flights to Seoul will operate four days per week during the peak summer season with an Airbus A330 aircraft. Flights will operate three times a week between May and October.

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The flights add to Jetstar’s Sydney-Seoul service, which commenced last month operating three days per week. Together, these flights offer customers more than 200,000 seats on the route annually and the choice to fly to Seoul six days a week, with either a premium or low fares airline.

Qantas flight QF87 is scheduled to depart Sydney at 9.35 am, with the launch marked by celebrations for customers at check-in. To celebrate the new Seoul route, Qantas has introduced a number of new Korean-inspired menu items inflight, including Beef bulgogi, vegetarian bibimbap, and Banchan.

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Qantas’ Sydney-Seoul schedule

Route	Flight	Dep Time	Arr Time	Days	Aircraft
SYD-ICN	QF 87	0935	1820	Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun	A330-300
ICN-SYD	QF 88	1950	0815⁺¹	Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun	A330-300

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British Airways Unveils Its Brand-New First Class Cabin for the Airbus A380

British Airways has introduced its brand-new First Class seat, blending sleek design with expert British craftsmanship. Reflecting modern British luxury travel, this new cabin is part of the airline’s Airbus A380 retrofit plans, set to take flight in mid-2026.

The updated First Class cabin has been crafted to feel like a modern luxury hotel in the sky, complete with cozy touches and thoughtful British details.

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Designed by top experts from across Great Britain and Ireland—including London, Glasgow, West Yorkshire, Kilkeel, and Dublin—the seat reflects the best of British design and quality.

Features and Comforts
The new First Class seat is ultra-wide at 36.5 inches, with a bed length of 79 inches for ultimate comfort. It includes:

A multi-purpose ottoman and stowable table.
A 32-inch 4K TV screen.
Adjustable mood lighting with modes like “relax,” “dine,” and “cinema.”
A cocooned 60-inch curved wall for privacy while maintaining a spacious feel.

Passengers traveling together can enjoy a shared experience with a sliding divider that creates a lounge-like space. The stowable tables also allow for “buddy dining,” where two people can dine together.

The cabin’s flowing curves, inspired by the iconic Concorde wings, create a welcoming and stylish environment. Additionally, passengers can now wheel their luggage directly into their personal storage space, making settling in easier.

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British Airways carefully considered customer feedback when designing this cabin. The seat includes practical storage and features like a fully rectangular bed for home-like comfort. Every detail, from usability to elegance, has been designed to enhance the travel experience.

British Airways is proud to be the only UK-based European airline offering a First Class product across the Atlantic. british airways premium economy and First Class travelers enjoy exclusive perks such as stylish seats, access to luxury lounges, fast-track security, and the First Wing at Heathrow. The airline ensures a premium experience from booking to landing.

This cabin upgrade is part of British Airways’ £7 billion investment in improving customer experiences. The airline has already introduced over 120 initiatives, including new short-haul seats, free onboard Wi-Fi messaging, and refreshed lounges worldwide.