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Qantas Launches New 15-Hour Nonstop US Route
WHY IT MATTERS
This new route highlights Qantas' growing influence in the North American market, with potential implications for competition and air travel options for passengers.
What happened
Qantas has launched a new nonstop route to the US, marking a significant expansion of its long-haul operations.
The route, which spans 15 hours, is part of the airline's growing presence in North America, where it has an antitrust-immunized joint venture with American Airlines.
According to Cirium Diio data, 80% of Qantas' long-haul operations involve Asia and North America, with the airline ranking as the world's 33rd-largest operator for long-haul flights.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Qantas Launches New 15-Hour Nonstop US Route In Just 4 Months [Map]
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