Qantas has launched new direct service between Australia and France for the first time, with the departure of their inaugural flight between Perth and Paris taking to the skies on Sunday evening, July 14, 2024.
On Sunday (July 14, 2024), Qantas announced the launch of their inaugural nonstop flight between Perth and Paris-Charles de Gaulle. This is the first time Qantas has served Paris in 20 years, and the first-ever direct route between Australia and France. The route cuts approximately three hours off the fastest travel time between the two cities, and is the longest nonstop flight to France from anywhere in the world with a distance of 14,264 km and a flight time of 17 hours and 20 minutes. Qantas’ new direct service between Perth and Paris will operate with a 236-passenger Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring Business Class Premium Economy and Economy Class cabins. Flights will initially operate four times per week during the Paris summer Olympics, and three-times per week from mid-August 2024.
In Sunday’s announcement, Qantas Group’s CEO, Vanessa Hudson, said,
“There is a lot of excitement amongst our customers and crew that Qantas is returning to Paris and that it’s a non-stop flight between Perth and Paris. In recent years we have seen a significant increase in customers wanting to fly direct on long haul routes and avoiding stop overs wherever possible. Our direct flights from Perth to London and Rome have some of the highest customer satisfaction on our international network. With these new flights, our customers can depart Perth in the evening and arrive in Paris in time to enjoy brunch overlooking the Eiffel Tower.”
Qantas Celebrates the Launch of Inaugural Direct Service Between Perth and Paris on Sunday, July 14, 2024 - Courtesy Qantas
The state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has been specially designed for long-haul travel, and offers large windows, high cabin humidity, and relaxing mood lighting for helping passengers to feel more refreshed before landing. As previously announced, Qantas has launched a range of customer initiatives to mark the start of direct Paris flights, including limited edition pyjamas designed by Martin Grant, along with matching amenity kits and Neil Perry-curated menus. Business Class guests will enjoy classic French dishes such as Bouillabaisse of snapper and Skull Island prawns, and a signature French 75 cocktail. The new route launch follows the recent announcement of a landmark agreement between Qantas and Perth Airport, which will see an additional 4.4 million seats to/from Perth by 2031.
Source: Qantas