Qantas A380 to Start Direct Flights Between Sydney and Johannesburg

Qantas has announced the start of direct flights by its Superjumbo, the Airbus A380, from Sydney to Johannesburg. The Qantas flight QF63 will fly to Johannesburg six times per week.  Qantas first flew to South Africa back in 1948 with a Lancastrian survey flight from Sydney via Perth, the Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Mauritius to Johannesburg.

The Qantas A380 can carry 485 passengers across 4 cabins that include First class, Business class, Premium Economy and Economy. The Qantas First class cabin has 14 individual suites with a 1-1-1 seat configuration each converting to a 212-centimetre bed.

This aircraft has an upper deck lounge for First and Business class passengers. This has booth-style seating that can accommodate up to 10 people.

With the launch of the direct A380 flights to South Africa, Qantas has also announced a new codeshare partnership with Airlink to help expand its inbound network into South Africa. Qantas will add the QF code on Airlink’s domestic network.

“We are seeing strong demand for our Sydney services and, by upgrading to the Superjumbo, we will nearly double capacity during peak periods, adding over 130,000 seats per year between the continents. Qantas has a rich history of flying between South Africa and Australia over the past 72 years, having operated Constellations and Super Constellations, Electras, 707s, 747s, Dreamliners and now the A380. The A380 is a favourite among our frequent flyers and it will be great to see the Flying Kangaroo in the land of the springbok. “This extra capacity will significantly expand the options for Qantas customers heading to Australia, strengthening the connections between family and friends, business and trade as well as give a big boost to the South African tourism industry,” the company said in a statement.

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