Qantas is set to launch flights from Perth to Johannesburg and Jakarta later this year.
From 1 November, Qantas will operate the only direct service from Perth to South Africa. There will be three return flights per week on the airline’s A330 aircraft, which features a 1-2-1 layout in business class and 2-4-2 in economy.
Qantas A330 business class
Perth’s big South African community is sure to love the new route, as will business and leisure travellers. Aussies will also be able to connect to the flights from other cities.
Qantas will also link Perth with Jakarta from 30 November, beginning with three flights per week on its Boeing 737 aircraft, which features a 2-2 layout in business class and 3-3 in economy.
Qantas 737 cabins
Both routes are supported by the WA government.
Fares for Perth-Johannesburg flights go on sale today starting from $1800 return.
Fares for Perth-Jakarta go on sale today from $870 return.
It doesn’t look like reward seats have been released yet, but that could change.
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