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“Qantas Expands its Wings: Direct Flights from Perth to Rome Reintroduced for European Summer”

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Qantas has reintroduced seasonal flights from Perth to Rome, bringing the popular route back for the second year in a row, just in time for the European summer.

The airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft will fly the flights three days a week until October 3 of 2023, providing more than 22,000 seats between Australia and Italy during a four-month period. The route remains the only direct flight between Australia and continental Europe offered by any airline.

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The national carrier has also confirmed it will operate the service for a third year, with flights for 2024 to go on sale in early July. Customers flying Business class from Rome to Perth will get limited-edition Qantas amenity kits showcasing the artwork of Western Australian Wongi artist Kevin Wilson, created in collaboration with Tourism Western Australia.

The resumption of seasonal services to Rome coincides with Qantas’s return to more of the locations it served before to COVID, which was made possible by the recent arrival of new 787 aircraft. With the introduction of maiden flights from Sydney via Auckland this week, Qantas visited New York for the first time in more than three years. The airline also visited San Francisco last month. The next week, new flights between Melbourne and Hong Kong will start.

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Qantas operates 15 domestic services to, from, and within Western Australia, as well as three international destinations from Perth to Singapore, London, and Rome. The airline conducts year-round daily flights from London (B787-9 Dreamliner) and Singapore to Perth (Airbus A330).

Airlines

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.