Airlines

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

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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

Qatar Airways Adds Direct Toronto-Amritsar Flights with Stopover in Doha

Qatar Airways has made travel easier for passengers by announcing a new three-weekly non-stop service between Toronto, Canada, and Doha, Qatar, starting on December 11, 2024.

This new route provides seamless connectivity for travelers heading to Amritsar, offering a convenient alternative for the Punjabi diaspora in Toronto who wish to avoid the hassles of transiting through Delhi airport.

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In a joint press release, Anantdeep Singh Dhillon, FlyAmritsar Initiative North America Convener, and Sameep Singh Gumtala, Global Convener, highlighted that this new route addresses the long-standing demand for better travel options to Punjab.

With this service, Amritsar will now have ten weekly flights to Canada via Doha, making the journey simpler and more comfortable for travelers who previously had to deal with long road trips, multiple layovers, and extended check-ins.

Flight Schedule and Connectivity

The qatar air line from Amritsar will depart at 4:10 a.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 6:05 a.m. (local time). After a layover of 3 hours and 45 minutes, passengers will board the qatar airways flight from Doha to Toronto at 9:50 a.m. (local time) on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, landing in Toronto the same day at 3:55 p.m. (local time).

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On the return journey, the qatar airlines will depart from Toronto at 8:00 p.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 4:30 p.m. (local time) the following day. From there, passengers will catch the connecting flight to Amritsar at 8:40 p.m. (local time), reaching their destination by 2:40 a.m. (local time). The total travel time qatar seatmap for the journey is approximately 20 hours and 10 minutes.

This new route is a significant relief for travelers who have often faced the challenges of long road journeys to Delhi, lengthy layovers, and multiple check-ins. By streamlining the travel process, qatar Airways ensures a smoother and faster journey, enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers traveling between Canada and Punjab.