Qantas announces plans for new direct international flights from Australia's east coast
Less time in the air means more time to get out and explore the world. For Aussie’s wishing to explore Europe and the United States, travel time could soon be cut significantly.
Qantas has announced plans for new direct flights from Australia’s east coast to destinations like London and New York, which we could see hitting the skies from early as 2022. Watch the full clip above.
“If the business case works, the aircraft will arrive in 2022,” Qantas CEO Alan Joyce told 9News. iStock
The airline is looking at the Boeing 797 to replace their fleet of domestic 737 aircraft – but as the 797 is yet to be confirmed, Qantas is cautious to lock in a final decision.
Currently, Qantas is on the hunt for the perfect aircraft to directly link Australia’s east coast with Europe and the United States.
“If the business case works, the aircraft will arrive in 2022,” Qantas CEO Alan Joyce told 9News.
