Qantas announces direct Sydney-London route with major Airbus order
By France24
04 May 2022 |
5:49 am
Qantas Airways will fly non-stop from Sydney to London after ordering a dozen special Airbus jets, charging higher fares in a multi-billion dollar bet that flyers will pay a premium to save four hours on the popular route.
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