{"id":72874,"date":"2024-10-29T15:43:56","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T10:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=72874"},"modified":"2024-10-29T15:45:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T10:15:44","slug":"emirates-restarts-adelaide-qantas-brisbane-manila-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/29\/emirates-restarts-adelaide-qantas-brisbane-manila-flights\/","title":{"rendered":"Emirates Restarts Adelaide, Qantas New Brisbane to Manila Flights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SYDNEY-<\/strong> The Winter 2024-2025 schedule is bringing back some exciting routes such as Emirates Airline (EK)<\/a> Dubai (DXB) to Adelaide (ADE) and Qantas (QF) launching new flights between Brisbane (BNE) and Manila (MNL).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

first of all, we will see Emirates flight resumption to Adelaide after 4 years hiatus and later we will share more information on Qantas’ new service launch in the Philippines after 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Emirates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Emirates Resumes Dubai to Adelaide Flight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Emirates Airline resumes daily Adelaide<\/a>-Dubai service using Boeing 777-200LR aircraft, providing 4,200 weekly seats between the destinations. The aircraft configuration features 38 Business Class seats and 264 Economy Class seats, enabling an annual passenger capacity of 220,400.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The South Australian Tourism Commission projects daily flights will generate $62 million yearly in tourism revenue and create 315 full-time tourism jobs. Emirates’ return strengthens South Australia’s connectivity to global markets through Dubai’s aviation hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emirates SkyCargo allocates 14 tonnes daily cargo capacity, totaling 196 tonnes weekly for bilateral trade. The cargo service facilitates exports of South Australian seafood, meat products, produce, pharmaceuticals, machinery parts, retail goods, and electronics to Middle Eastern, European, and American markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The freight operation projects $98 million in annual export value, combined with tourism revenue to deliver $160 million in total economic benefit. The route restoration enhances South Australia’s trade capabilities through Emirates’ global logistics network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emirates launches daily Dubai-Adelaide flights EK440 <\/strong>and EK441<\/strong>, departing Dubai at 02:00 local time and Adelaide at 22:40 local time. The carrier now operates 70 weekly Australian services, connecting to 140 global destinations through Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emirates also plans a second daily Perth service from December 1, increasing weekly Australian flights to 77. This expansion restores pre-pandemic capacity, enabling 68,000 weekly passenger movements between Australia and Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Emirates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Executive Remarks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas emphasizes the service’s economic significance, projecting 220,000 annual visitors and a $160 million economic impact<\/strong>. The route generates a $62 million tourism expenditure, creating substantial employment opportunities across South Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tourism Minister Zoe Bettison highlights Emirates’ role in expanding South Australia’s $1.3 billion international tourism market. The service enhances accessibility to key international markets through Emirates’ global network connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emirates’ Executive Vice President Nabil Sultan reaffirms Australia’s strategic importance in Emirates’ three-decade market presence. The Adelaide route restoration strengthens Emirates’ Australian network while facilitating trade flows through Dubai’s global hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adelaide Airport Managing Director Brenton Cox emphasizes enhanced global connectivity benefits for local travelers. The service supports tourism growth, trade expansion, and export opportunities for South Australian producers through Emirates’ extensive network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Julie Leung, Aviation Marketing Manager at Brisbane Airport Corporation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Qantas Brisbane to Manila Flights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Qantas Airways<\/a> inaugurated nonstop flights between Brisbane <\/a>and Manila this week, eliminating layovers for travelers between Queensland and the Philippines. The service marks a significant expansion of direct connections between Australia and Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline deploys Airbus A330 aircraft on the route, operating four weekly flights<\/strong>. This addition injects over 100,000 new seats annually into the Australia-Philippines market, complementing Qantas’ daily Sydney-Manila services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new route strengthens travel options for New Zealand passengers, creating streamlined connections through Brisbane for travelers from Auckland and Christchurch to reach Manila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qantas’ relationship with the Philippines dates back to 1947 when Lancastrian aircraft supported Australian military operations. The airline introduced commercial Super Constellation flights in 1950, followed by the groundbreaking Boeing 707 services from Sydney in 1961, which eliminated the need for stopovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The carrier currently provides more than 300,000 seats annually between the two countries. The upcoming year 2025 will mark Qantas’ 75th anniversary<\/strong> of passenger services connecting Australia and the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Qantas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

CEO Insights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Qantas International CEO Cam Wallace announced the launch of direct Brisbane-Manila flights, citing strong market demand for Philippine services. The new route eliminates Sydney layovers for Queensland travelers, offering faster access to the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wallace highlighted the Philippines’ appeal as a tourist destination, emphasizing its historical significance, a diverse archipelago of 7,000 islands, and renowned hospitality culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brisbane Airport CEO Gert-Jan de Graaff underscored the service’s economic implications, noting the Philippines’ position as a rapidly growing economy and crucial Queensland trading partner. The route serves the substantial Filipino community in Queensland while fostering expanded business and tourism opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This launch extends Qantas’ recent international expansion from Brisbane, which includes new services to Palau, upgraded Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operations to Auckland and Los Angeles, new flights to Port Vila, and increased Singapore frequencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flight QF97 <\/strong>connects Brisbane to Manila four times weekly, departing Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The journey spans 7 hours and 45 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qantas operates these routes using Airbus A330 aircraft, configured with 27 business class suites arranged in a 1-2-1 layout. Each suite provides direct aisle access and converts into a lie-flat bed. The aircraft accommodates 269 economy passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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