Perth-London flights, what they said

WHAT THEY SAID ABOUT THE NEW DIRECT PERTH TO LONDON FLIGHTS:

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce -

"It's very clearly captured the public's imagination ... two continents that have never had direct service between them. This is amazing for Western Australia, amazing for aviation."

Federal Trade Minister Steve Ciobo -

"For too long for many international visitors, Western Australia's jewels have been off-limits. It's been too hard to get to often because there's been such a focus on the east coast. Well, that all changes today."

WA Premier Mark McGowan -

"This is all about providing opportunities for tourism jobs in Western Australia ... and bring in more tourists from Britain and from Europe ... not just as a gateway, as important as that is for Australia, but to come to WA in their own right because there is so much to do here. It's the best part of Australia."

Perth Airport CEO Kevin Brown -

"Today we realise a vision for Perth Airport to truly become Australia's western hub."