Qantas launches Brisbane-Philippines direct service

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Inter AirportsQantas customers can now fly from Brisbane to the Philippines in one hop with the airline’s  nonstop flights to Manila taking off this week. The inaugural flight departed Brisbane on Monday evening and will operate four times per week using the airline’s Airbus A330 aircraft, adding more than 100,000 seats between Australia and the Philippines every year. The route adds to Qantas’ existing daily services from Sydney to Manila, further strengthening the airline’s presence in this key market.

The new flight will also improve connectivity for passengers travelling to the Philippines from New Zealand, with easy connections in both directions from Auckland and Christchurch to Manila via Brisbane.

Qantas has a long history of operations in the Philippines, having first touched down with Lancastrian aircraft in 1947 supporting Australian Government military operations, before introducing Super Constellation passenger services in 1950. The first jet flights between Australia and Manila commenced in 1961 with Boeing 707 services flying from Sydney and forgoing the need of a stopover for the first time.

Today, Qantas operates over 300,000 seats between Australia and Philippines every year and will celebrate 75 years of passenger services between the two countries in 2025.

Qantas International CEO Cam Wallace said: “The Philippines is a very strong market for Qantas and we are pleased to be responding to demand for our services with new flights from Brisbane. We know a lot of customers travel to Manila via Sydney, so this new direct flight will make it easier and faster for Queenslanders to get to the Philippines in a single hop. With a fascinating history and culture, a vast archipelago of over 7,000 islands and hospitality known the world over, the Philippines is a fantastic destination for Australians thinking about their next getaway.

Brisbane Airport CEO Gert-Jan de Graaff said: “The addition of this Qantas service further strengthens Brisbane Airport’s connections into Southeast Asia. The Philippines is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and a key trading partner for Queensland. With our state home to a vibrant Filipino community, the business and tourism opportunities generated by this expanded connectivity will no doubt be a success.”

The launch follows the airline’s recent expansion to its international network from Brisbane, with new flights to Palau as well as an upgrade of some of its Auckland and Los Angeles services to the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The national carrier also recently commenced services from Brisbane to Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila and has added an extra two flights per week to Singapore.

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