Airlines

Qantas boosts International network: Restoring capacity,adding more aircraft, launching new routes

Qantas Introduces new Group Boarding Inspired by US Practices

In order to meet the high demand for travel and the overall revival of the aviation industry, Qantas will expand its worldwide network with more flights, aircraft, and new routes.

Customers will have more options for popular destinations around Asia, the United States, and the Pacific with the national carrier’s addition of over one million seats to its international network over the course of a 12-month period beginning in late October 2023*.

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By March 2024, the Group’s worldwide capacity—which is currently 84%—will have increased due to network modifications to about 100% of its pre-COVID levels. The 2,400 pilots and cabin crew that Qantas has hired into the Group since borders reopened will power the majority of the flying indicated today; 300 more employees will be required by the end of the year.

United States
Melbourne – Los Angeles	Flights to increase from daily to nine per week, increasing capacity by around 60 per cent with more A380 flying.
Sydney – New York via Auckland	Flights to increase from three to four per week.
Asia
Australia to Tokyo	Flights to double, increasing from 14 to 28 per week, offering the choice of four daily flights to Japan from 26 November.· Sydney –Tokyo to increase from daily to double daily.· Melbourne – Tokyo to increase from four per week to daily.· Brisbane – Tokyo to increase from three per week to daily.Services from Melbourne and Brisbane will move to Narita Airport.
Sydney – Shanghai	Flights to commence for the first time in more than three years with daily A330 flights.
Sydney – Hong Kong	Capacity boosted by more than 50 per cent over the peak Australian summer season, with daily flights to be operated by a mix of A380 and A330 aircraft.
Melbourne – Hong Kong	Flights to increase from four per week to daily.
Melbourne – Singapore	Flights to increase from 10 to 14 per week from 31 March 2024.
Sydney – Singapore	Flights to increase from 14 to 15 per week from 31 March 2024.
Melbourne – Delhi	Flights to increase from three to six per week over the peak Australian summer season.
Pacific and Tasman
Brisbane – Wellington	New route to operate daily with E190 aircraft.
Brisbane – Honiara, Solomon Islands	New route to operate three days per week with E190 aircraft.
Sydney – Christchurch	Flights to increase from 11 to 14 per week.
Sydney – Queenstown	Flights to increase by up to one per week, with up to 14 flights over the peak Australian summer season.

Several Qantas flights between Sydney and Singapore will be operated by Finnair A330 aircraft starting in late October, and all flights between Sydney and Bangkok will be operated by Finnair A330 starting in late March 2024. This will free up Qantas aircraft and crew to expand flying elsewhere.

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For the first two and a half years of this partnership, flights will be piloted and crewed by Finnair employees, but passengers will still have access to Qantas’ facilities, in-flight entertainment, and baggage allowance. Beginning in late 2025, two Finnair A330s will be dry leased and operated for up to three years by Qantas pilots and cabin crew, resulting in new employment possibilities and more opportunities for growth within Qantas.

Airlines

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.