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Qantas to Introduce Daily Flights from Bengaluru to Sydney

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Qantas, Australia’s national carrier, has exciting news for travelers between Bengaluru and Sydney. In response to robust demand during the peak holiday season, the airline has announced plans to ramp up its services, significantly enhancing connectivity between the two vibrant cities.

Starting from mid-December 2024 and continuing through late March 2025, Qantas will increase its flights from Bengaluru to Sydney, transitioning from five flights a week to a daily service.

This expansion translates to over 12,000 additional seats being made available between the two destinations over the span of four months, according to a statement released by Qantas. These newly added flights complement Qantas’ existing services between Delhi and Melbourne, which currently operate three days a week.

Travelers can expect top-notch service aboard Qantas flights, which are operated with the airline’s fleet of Airbus A330 aircraft. These planes feature 27 Business Class suites configured in a spacious 1-2-1 layout, ensuring direct aisle access for every passenger. Moreover, each suite is equipped to convert into a comfortable lie-flat bed, enhancing the overall travel experience.

In line with its commitment to enhancing passenger comfort, Qantas recently announced plans to accelerate the rollout of ‘fast and free’ Wi-Fi across its international fleet, including the A330 aircraft servicing routes between India and Australia.

This initiative aims to provide passengers with a seamless connectivity experience, ensuring that every traveler can enjoy a fast and consistent internet connection while onboard.

Commenting on the expansion of services, Qantas International CEO Cam Wallace expressed enthusiasm about meeting the growing demand for travel between India and Australia. He highlighted the importance of these additional flights in facilitating travel during the summer season, enabling families and friends to reconnect over the holiday period.

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This country tops visa rejections in the popular Schengen countries

This country tops visa rejections in the popular Schengen countries

Recent data from Schengen Visa Info reveals a significant disparity in visa approval rates, with Pakistan topping the list for the highest number of rejections in Spain.

In 2023, 52.84% of visa applications from Pakistan were denied, making it the country with the highest rejection rate for Schengen visas in Spain.

This rejection rate is the highest among all nationalities, pointing to a concerning trend for Pakistani applicants.

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A total of 9,766 visa applications from Pakistan were rejected, highlighting the challenges many Pakistanis face when seeking a visa to Spain.

This high rejection rate is part of a larger pattern that has seen applicants from several African and South Asian countries struggle with Spanish visa approvals.

While many nationalities have faced rejections, Pakistan’s figures are particularly striking, drawing attention to the challenges specific regions face in securing visas for popular Schengen destinations like Spain.

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While Pakistan leads the rejection list, other countries have also experienced significant denial rates. Nigeria, ranked second, saw a 49.85% rejection rate, with a similar trend affecting applicants from countries like Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, and Ghana, whose rejection rates ranged from 43.4% to 48.21%.

These high rejection rates for applicants from African and South Asian countries contrast sharply with the approval rates seen in other parts of the world.

In stark contrast, countries like Jamaica, Indonesia, and Thailand enjoyed exceptionally high approval rates for their visa applications.

Jamaica led the pack with an impressive 98.4% approval rate, followed by Indonesia at 96.1% and Thailand with over 95%. Saudi Arabia and the Philippines also posted high approval rates at 94.32% and 93.91%, respectively.

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