Wayfarer TV: the best of Los Angeles as American readies to launch new flights from Brisbane
The move will see the carrier resume services, in partnership with Qantas, to Dallas Fort Worth and launch all-new thrice-weekly flights between Los Angeles and Brisbane.
“American is proud to partner with Qantas to increase travel options for customers to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne this winter,” said American’s Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer, Steve Johnson.
“Together, we offer the most comprehensive service connecting the United States with Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
“For our customers, this means more ways to plan vacations to visit friends and family or jet off for a new adventure in one of the most picturesque regions of the world.”
Qantas Group CEO of International, Cam Wallace, said: “The strength of our partnership with American Airlines continues to bring great benefit to our customers around the world.
“We know Australia remains very popular with U.S. travellers, and these changes will provide increased connectivity onto our vast domestic network to some of Australia’s most unique destinations.”
This northern winter, American and Qantas will offer up to seven weekly flights to Los Angeles, providing convenient daily flights for customers connecting Queensland’s sensational coastlines, world-famous zoos and more with the City of Angels.
Following a successful season of operation on American’s first-ever flights Dallas Fort Worth to Brisbane, this popular flight will return for winter service starting October 25.
American also recently announced its newly designed Boeing 787-9 aircraft featuring 51 Flagship Suite seats and 32 Premium Economy seats will be available on all flights between Dallas Fort Worth and Brisbane.
The new Flagship Suites recently debuted on services from Chicago to London and have received extremely favourable reviews from media and frequent flyers alike.
“At American, we know our customers are counting down the days to their next vacation, and we’re excited to expand our newly debuted Flagship Suite seats to new long-haul destinations,” said American’s Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning, Brian Znotins.
“In addition to giving customers more premium seat offerings in key markets, we are also expanding this product to some of our longest routes, giving travelers an elevated experience when traveling to exciting destinations.”
American’s customers have more ways to enhance their travel experience. In addition to existing opportunities for American’s AAdvantage members to earn and redeem miles for travel on Qantas, AAdvantage members can also use their miles to upgrade to a higher cabin of service on Qantas on select fares.