Qantas Airways (QF) will briefly operate two Airbus A380 departures to London in a rare move that will see the airline run an additional long-haul service from Australia.
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Qantas Airways (QF) has unveiled its first international Airbus A321XLR route, confirming services from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) starting in October 2026.
Qantas (QF) will end Airbus A380 operations on the Melbourne (MEL) – Los Angeles (LAX) route from 24 October 2026, replacing all services with Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
Qantas (QF) will become the first airline in the world to operate a nonstop route between Australia and Las Vegas, marking a significant milestone in long-haul aviation.
Qantas Airways (QF) will establish its first cabin crew base in Singapore from September, marking a strategic expansion of its international operations at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).
Reports indicate that Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, 31) may have chartered a full Airbus A380 from Qantas (QF) for the Sydney leg of his global tour.
In 2026, Airline Ratings once again analysed full-service carriers across the globe, examining fleet age, pilot training, incident records, international audit compliance, and overall safety management systems.
A Senate inquiry has sharply criticized Qantas Airways (QF) over its decision to close three regional crew bases, arguing the move contradicts the airline’s long-standing “Spirit of Australia” identity.
Qantas (QF) is facing fresh legal action as licensed aircraft engineers challenge the airline’s decision to outsource key duties linked to its incoming Airbus A321XLR fleet.
An Australian passenger has received a full reimbursement from Qantas Airways (QF) after initially being denied compensation following a serious onboard hygiene incident.