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Qantas Takes off from Melbourne to Dallas

The first-ever direct route between Melbourne and Dallas/Fort Worth will be operated by Qantas,

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The first-ever direct route between Melbourne and Dallas/Fort Worth will be operated by Qantas, giving Australians visiting North America greater options for travel.

The Qantas flights, which complement the national carrier’s direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles, are the first non-stop flights by any airline between the two cities and will add more than 6,000 monthly seats between Victoria and the US.

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“As one of the largest hubs in the country, Dallas/Fort Worth is just under four hours away from each major American city and offers connections to more than 200 locations in North America via airline partners. “New routes throw up new possibilities for bringing more tourists to Australia. Direct flights from the US to Melbourne account for over 40% of bookings on this route, which will be advantageous for nearby firms.

Qantas’ joint business partner American Airlines will also offer codeshare services on this flight as part of the joint network into Australia, marketing and selling the route to its customers across North America.

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Melbourne is Australia’s capital of food, sport, major events and the arts and today’s launch demonstrates that as aircraft technology continues to improve, it is the ideal base for ultra-long haul flights to other destinations.”

QF21 will depart at 2pm with Texan-themed celebrations at check-in. Customers travelling through Qantas’ lounges in Melbourne will enjoy a Texan-inspired menu including chilli beef brisket and corn bread. Flights will operate three days per week – on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays – with Qantas’ Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Qantas’ Melbourne – Dallas/Fort Worth schedule

Route	Flight	Dep Time	Arr Time	Frequency	Aircraft
MEL-DFW	QF 21	1400	1245	Mon, Wed, Sat	B789
DFW-MEL	QF 22	1910	0545+2	Mon, Wed, Sat	B789

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.