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Massive Release of international Rewards seats for Qantas frequent flyers

Qantas Announces New Non-Stop Direct Flights from Perth to Paris

Tens of thousands of new international reward seats are to be released for frequent flyers from this Friday
Qantas extends its commitment of 50 percent more international reward seat availability for another six months
More than 5 million reward seats still are available across Qantas and Jetstar over the next year

Qantas will release tens of thousands of new international reward seats from 11 am Friday to give frequent flyers even more opportunities to travel overseas using their Qantas Points.

The release of new Classic Flight Reward seats will be made possible by Qantas extending its commitment of 50 percent more reward seat availability on international routes until 31 December 2023 – an additional six months.

The extra reward seats will be available across all cabins, including Business and First, on the airline’s full international network of more than 30 destinations. The most popular overseas destinations booked with points are London, Singapore, Bali, Tokyo, and Los Angeles.

Since October 2021, Qantas has made 50 percent more reward seats available and has seen record numbers of customers using their points to travel. One in every 11 frequent flyers carried by Qantas traveled on a reward seat.

Qantas has also released thousands of Points Planes over the past year, where every seat on the flight is available to be booked as a Classic Flight Reward.

Frequent Flyers can also use their points to access reward seats to more than 1,200 destinations around the world on Qantas’ network of more than 45 partner airlines.

Qantas Points required to fly to popular international destinations include:

ROUTE	ECONOMY	TAXES, FEES AND CARRIER CHARGES	BUSINESS CLASS	TAXES, FEES AND CARRIER CHARGES
Sydney – London	55,200	$233	144,600	$443
Melbourne – London	55,200	$231	144,600	$441
Brisbane – Los Angeles	41,900	$209	108,400	$334
Sydney – Los Angeles	41,900	$209	108,400	$334
Sydney – Tokyo (Haneda)	31,500	$148	82,000	$198
Melbourne – Auckland	18,000	$157	41,500	$157
Sydney – Fiji (Nadi)	18,000	$107	41,500	$107

*Values displayed are current as of 21 February 2023 and are subject to change. Taxes, fees, and carrier charges are payable to Qantas (excluding any amounts payable to third parties at the airport) in addition to the points required.

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Air India Rolls Out A350s for Delhi-New York JFK and Newark Routes

In a major development for North American travelers, Air India has announced the deployment of its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two key routes: Delhi to New York and Delhi to Newark.

The service on the Delhi-New York route will commence on November 1, 2024, while the Delhi-Newark route will see its inaugural flight on January 2, 2025.

The introduction of the air india a350 will bring significant enhancements to Air India’s offerings, particularly with the launch of its Premium Economy class. air india retrofit This new class will feature 24 wide seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, providing passengers with extra legroom and a more comfortable flying experience.

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“We are encouraged by the positive guest feedback we have received from the domestic deployment of our air india a350 interior to offer our hero product on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes. This is a significant leap forward for our U.S. operations that also underscores our commitment to continuous improvement,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India.

The A350’s Business class will set new standards with 28 private suites, each equipped with full-flat beds, direct aisle access, and personal wardrobes. Economy class will be configured to accommodate 264 passengers in a 3-4-3 layout. Across all cabins, passengers will enjoy the latest Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system, offering over 2,200 hours of content.

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This strategic deployment marks a notable enhancement in Air India’s U.S. operations, with 60% of its flights to the U.S. now featuring new or upgraded cabin interiors. The air india new international routes currently operates 51 weekly flights to five U.S. destinations: New York JFK, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco.

The revamped cabins, advanced in-flight entertainment systems, and improved service standards represent air india wifi commitment to providing a superior travel experience. “We believe this enhanced offering will solidify Air India’s position as a leading carrier and attract travellers seeking a world-class flying experience between India and the United States,” the airline stated.

Seats on these flights are now available for booking on Air India’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents, ensuring that passengers can easily plan their journeys on these newly upgraded routes.