Key Takeaways
- Qantas launched direct service between Perth and Johannesburg.
- New route connects Perth to Auckland.
- Expansion adds over 150,000 seats annually.
- Federal funding supports growth.
Qantas Launches Perth-Johannesburg, Perth-Auckland Direct Flights
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Qantas has launched direct flights between Perth Airport and Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, as well as Perth and Auckland Airport. The expansion adds over 150,000 seats annually through Perth, with federal funding supporting growth. According to Qantas, the new routes will provide connections to Cape Town and New York via Airlink and Auckland respectively.
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