Qantas Launched Beijing Flight
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The new flight is operated daily with an Airbus A330-200. “It’s the perfect time for Qantas to fly to Beijing,” said Alan Joyce, CEO of Qantas. “The China-Australia Free Trade Agreement is hitting its stride and China is on track to become the number-one source of visitors to Australia within the next year or so. What’s really exciting is the potential we see for the future. We now have the Qantas Group’s biggest-ever network in Greater China, and our goal is to make our Beijing route a flagship corridor for tourism and trade.”
The airline also flies to Hong Kong from Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, and to Shanghai from Sydney. It suspended flights to the Chinese capital in 2009.
The schedule for the new flight is as follows.
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QF107 |
SYD 13:50 |
22:40 PEK |
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QF108 |
PEK 00:15 |
14:55 SYD |
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the specific aircraft type Qantas uses for this new daily Beijing service?
What is the specific aircraft type Qantas uses for this new daily Beijing service?
The new daily flight between Sydney and Beijing is operated using an Airbus A330-200 aircraft. This plane type is also likely used for other long-haul international routes within the Qantas network.
Q.What is Qantas's stated ambition for the new Beijing route within its network?
What is Qantas's stated ambition for the new Beijing route within its network?
Qantas aims to establish the new Beijing route as a flagship corridor for both tourism and trade. This reflects the airline's strategic focus on strengthening its presence and connections with China.
Q.When did Qantas previously cease its services to Beijing before this recent launch?
When did Qantas previously cease its services to Beijing before this recent launch?
Qantas had previously suspended its flights to the Chinese capital in 2009. The reintroduction of this route marks a return to Beijing after an eight-year absence from the market.
Q.How does this new Beijing flight fit into Qantas's broader network across Greater China?
How does this new Beijing flight fit into Qantas's broader network across Greater China?
With this new service, Qantas now has its largest-ever network in Greater China. This includes existing flights to Hong Kong from Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, alongside a Sydney to Shanghai route.
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