Qantas expands international network with Perth–Johannesburg nonstop, Gold Coast–Auckland return and daily New York flights

Qantas has expanded its international network with nonstop Perth–Johannesburg and Perth–Auckland services, the reintroduction of Gold Coast–Auckland from June 2026, and new daily New York flights. The airline also unveiled a larger Auckland international lounge and returned its final A380 to service.

Discovered 2025-12-08T03:10:34.898883-08:00 | 2025-12-08T03:10:34.898883-08:00

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  • The carrier is increasing intercontinental connectivity and capacity with a new Perth–Johannesburg nonstop and daily New York flights, plus the scheduled Gold Coast–Auckland relaunch in June 2026, affecting route planning and competitive dynamics across APAC, Africa and North America. See Qantas' broader work on Project Sunrise and long‑haul fleet for context.
  • The move combines network growth with premium experience upgrades — a larger Auckland international lounge and the return of the final A380 — and aligns with recent fleet developments such as Qantas' introduction of the A321XLRs, with implications for capacity management and product positioning.

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