Qantas has resumed flights to Texas after nearly two years. On February 16 it returned to its route Sydney (SYD) – Dallas / Fort Worth (DFW) on the emblematic flight QF7. The Australian airline will have a frequency of three times per week operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Prior to the pandemic, this iconic service was operated by the Airbus A380.
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So hoppy, er, happy to welcome back @Qantas to DFW Airport for the first time since 2020 this afternoon! 🦘 Seeing our favorite Australian partners again was the perfect pick-me-up on a rainy Wednesday!
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— DFW Airport (@DFWAirport) February 16, 2022
«The resumption of service by Qantas demonstrates a significant commitment to the Dallas / Fort Worth region. Our customers will benefit from the convenience it provides,» said John Ackerman, executive vice president of global strategy and development at DFW Airport.
«Dallas / Fort Worth has always been a key route for Qantas and the service will play an important role in attracting U.S. visitors to Australia for the first time in two years. It will complement Qantas’ existing flights to Los Angeles. It will provide business and leisure travelers with a network of connecting flights for travel within the United States,» said Andrew David, CEO of Qantas International.
Recently the Australian government announced the opening of borders for foreign tourists from February 21, this has led to a significant increase in Qantas bookings on its flights between Australia and the United States.
Qantas’ Dallas / Fort Worth (DFW) route, in partnership with American Airlines, offers travelers connections to more than 100 destinations in the United States, and passengers connecting from Sydney (SYD) can connect to more than 30 destinations in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.
Current Qantas schedule in the United States
- Sydney (SYD) – Los Angeles (LAX) four times weekly on Airbus A380 and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
- Melbourne (MEL) – Los Angeles (LAX) three times weekly on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
- Sydney (SYD) – Dallas / Fort Worth (DFW) three times a week on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
The Australian carrier currently plans to restart flights between Brisbane (BNE) and Los Angeles (LAX) by April 1 on Airbus A330-200 aircraft, according to Executive Traveller Qantas will resume services to San Francisco on July 29 and expects to introduce new routes to Seattle and Chicago.
