Qantas has announced the launch of flights from Sydney to Apia (Samoa) via Auckland, providing Australian travellers with additional options to reach the Pacific through New Zealand’s largest city.

Operating on alternate days to the airline’s direct Brisbane to Apia flights, the new service will be operated by a Boeing 737-800 on three days per week, creating near-daily Qantas connectivity between Australia and Samoa.

“Our new Auckland to Samoa service launching the same day gives Sydney and Brisbane travellers near-daily Qantas connectivity to the Pacific, strengthening our trans-Tasman and Pacific network,” said Qantas International CEO, Cam Wallace.

Qantas’ new flights will feature both Business and Economy class cabins on the Boeing 737-800 aircraft.