Qantas boasts largest and longest flight

Qantas boasts largest and longest flight
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Qantas has set a new world record after launching the largest passenger aircraft on the world’s longest route as its first non-stop A380 service between Sydney and Dallas/Fort Worth takes off today.

Boasting a flying time of 16 hours, the route previously flown by the B747 will now offer an additional 10% extra seats each week on the service, as well as greater fuel efficiency, according to the airline.

"Our customers also now have the choice of four cabins to both Los Angeles and Dallas/Fort Worth as we introduce our Marc Newson designed First Class Suites on the Dallas/Fort Worth route for the first time,” Qantas Group ceo, Alan Joyce said.

 “The Dallas/Fort Worth service offers direct access right into the heart of the US with over 50 connections to all US major cities all within four hours, including Orlando, Boston and Houston.”

Destination NSW said the new services will deliver an extra 13,700 visitors to Sydney each year.

“The US is one of our top five key inbound visitor markets. In the past financial year 317,000 visitors from the United States contributed approximately $546 million into the NSW economy, so the more we can do to encourage them to visit Sydney and NSW the better,” Destination NSW ceo, Sandra Chipchase said.

The new A380 service is the result of several scheduling changes designed to unlock more flying time of the Qantas fleet, as part of the wider Qantas Transformation program.

To celebrate the new service, Qantas painted its A380 aircraft operating the route with a special livery; the kangaroo on the tail features a traditional Stetson hat with a neckerchief in the American-stars print, with a “G’Day Texas” emblem next to the forward doors. It will also roll out a Texas-inspired menu until October 5.

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