{"id":110729,"date":"2025-09-02T14:34:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T09:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=110729"},"modified":"2025-09-02T13:09:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T07:39:32","slug":"qantas-doubles-capacity-on-perth-rome-route","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/02\/qantas-doubles-capacity-on-perth-rome-route\/","title":{"rendered":"Qantas Doubles Capacity on This Popular Leisure Route from Perth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PERTH-<\/strong> Qantas Airways (QF)<\/a> has announced an expansion of its Perth (PER) to Rome (FCO) service, extending the seasonal schedule and adding more flights for 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline will operate from 3 May to 23 October, offering up to four flights per week at peak, nearly doubling capacity and providing close to 10,000 additional seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Qantas Doubles Capacity on Perth-Rome Route<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Qantas will stretch its Perth\u2013Rome schedule by eight weeks, capturing both early summer and late autumn in Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline will increase frequency from three to four weekly flights during the peak travel period between June and September, bringing the total to more than 40 additional services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This adjustment means more choices for passengers heading to Rome (FCO) and onward across Italy and Europe. For travellers departing Australia\u2019s east coast, schedules are aligned to connect smoothly through Perth (PER)<\/a>, ensuring efficient travel without long layovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Strategic Benefits for Western Australia<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Western Australian leaders have highlighted the importance of this expanded Rome service. Premier Roger Cook noted that the route strengthens Perth\u2019s status as the \u201cgateway to Australia<\/a> from Europe\u201d and supports tourism and business ties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tourism Minister Reece Whitby added that more flights and an extended season will drive thousands of extra visitors to the state, boosting the economy while reinforcing Western Australia\u2019s role as Australia\u2019s western entry point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Strong Passenger Demand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Qantas International CEO Cam Wallace<\/strong> confirmed that the Rome service continues to achieve some of the highest satisfaction scores across the airline\u2019s international network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He credited the convenience of evening departures from Perth, arriving in Rome the following morning, as a key reason for its popularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With over half of passengers originating from eastern Australia, the timing of connections through Perth makes the nonstop Rome service a practical choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nearly doubled capacity reflects consistent demand and strong interest from both leisure and family travellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flight Schedule<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
QF5 Perth \u2013 Rome Schedule (2026)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

3 May \u2013 26 June 2026<\/strong>
3 flights per week \u2013 Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27 June \u2013 26 September 2026<\/strong>
4 flights per week \u2013 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27 September \u2013 23 October 2026<\/strong>
3 flights per week \u2013 Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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