Qantas to place first 787 on Melbourne-Los Angeles run

BTN News
Wednesday, 14 December 2016

Passengers flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles will be the first to experience the Qantas 787-9 when the inaugural international service takes off on 15 December next year.
The aircraft will carry 236 passengers in a three-class configuration and complement the daily A380 service already flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Operating six times per week, the jet will replace the 747 service that currently operates on this route alongside the A380.


Qantas International ceo Gareth Evans said the plane's arrival would be a step change for the airline and for customers, both in terms of operational efficiency and passenger comfort.

“This is a game-changing aircraft that opens up a new era for Qantas, and it’s been designed with passenger comfort in mind,” said Evans.

“The aircraft itself offers passengers larger windows, a smoother ride and better air quality to reduce jetlag.

“In economy there’s more room and plenty of storage. In business, our suites will offer a fully flat bed and direct aisle access. We’ll be unveiling our premium economy in the first quarter of next year and it will set new standards for the industry.”

Fares will be on sale from Christmas Day 2016. The new service is subject to government and regulatory approval.

Qantas to place first 787 on Melbourne-Los Angeles run

BTN News
Wednesday, 14 December 2016

Passengers flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles will be the first to experience the Qantas 787-9 when the inaugural international service takes off on 15 December next year.
The aircraft will carry 236 passengers in a three-class configuration and complement the daily A380 service already flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Operating six times per week, the jet will replace the 747 service that currently operates on this route alongside the A380.


Qantas International ceo Gareth Evans said the plane's arrival would be a step change for the airline and for customers, both in terms of operational efficiency and passenger comfort.

“This is a game-changing aircraft that opens up a new era for Qantas, and it’s been designed with passenger comfort in mind,” said Evans.

“The aircraft itself offers passengers larger windows, a smoother ride and better air quality to reduce jetlag.

“In economy there’s more room and plenty of storage. In business, our suites will offer a fully flat bed and direct aisle access. We’ll be unveiling our premium economy in the first quarter of next year and it will set new standards for the industry.”

Fares will be on sale from Christmas Day 2016. The new service is subject to government and regulatory approval.