South Australia revelling in return of Emirates' international flights while Qantas talks stall

South Australia's economic prospects are soaring as the number of international direct flights from Adelaide continues to grow, but a personal plea from Premier Peter Malinauskas has failed to secure the return of Qantas international routes.

Qantas hasn't run international flights to and from Adelaide since 2013, creating an opportunity for other airlines to step in and capitalise on the demand for overseas travel.

The return of daily Emirates flights has resulted in a substantial boost to South Australian exports, with nearly 200 tonnes of freight now being shipped to the UAE each week.

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The Yoghurt Shop, a local business that started in Adelaide's Central Market, has found international success by exporting its products.

"There is demand for the product in Dubai, a world city, and also some of those second-tier cities across the globe," owner Brandon Reynolds said.

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Previously, exports from Adelaide had to be routed through Melbourne, adding an extra 36 hours to the trip.

While Emirates flights are back up and operating, Cathay Pacific remains undecided about resuming flights to Adelaide, and Malinauskas' meeting with Qantas reached a stalemate, leaving the return of its international services uncertain.

This article was produced with the assistance of 9ExPress.