QantasLink’s first Airbus A220-300 took flight on Monday (July 1st) with service between Melbourne and Hobart. Marking the occasion, Qantas announced plans for an all-new Qantas Club at Hobart Airport.
On Monday (July 1st, 2024), Qantas announced the launch of QantasLink’s inaugural Airbus A220-300 flight with service between Melbourne and Hobart, which landed at 11:20 a.m. The flight was operated by an aircraft named Minyma Kutjara Tjukurpa, which features bespoke artwork by senior Pitjantjatjara artist Maringka Baker, and depicts the Dreaming story of two sisters who traverse remote Australia together. In addition to 26 weekly flights on the Melbourne-Hobart route, the A220 will also be deployed on the Melbourne-Launceston route from November 2024. Qantas also announced plans for an all-new Club at Hobart Airport.
Speaking at Hobart Airport on Monday, Qantas Group Executive, Andrew Parker, said,
“Feedback from customers about the A220 has been fantastic and we’re really excited to be bringing it to Tasmania for the first time. Tasmania is the home of eco-tourism and there’s no better place to operate our A220 aircraft which generate 25 per cent fewer emissions per seat and 50 per cent less noise than the aircraft that they replace. Their size and economics make them a great fit for many of our Tasmanian routes and this is just the start. We’ll continue to add A220 services as we receive additional new aircraft in the coming months and years.
“We’re also working closely with Hobart Airport on the plans for a new Qantas Club lounge to upgrade the pre-flight travel experience for customers. Once complete, our customers will be able to enjoy almost double the space and a wider range of local produce.”
Over time, Qantas Group’s new Airbus A220-300s will replace QantasLink’s aging Boeing 717 fleet as part of the carrier’s domestic fleet renewal. The new A220s are far more fuel efficient than the aircraft they will replace and feature an ultra-modern cabin design with large windows and overhead bins, fast free Wi-Fi, and USB A and C charging ports. The aircraft are configured with 10 Business Class seats in a 2-2 configuration, and 127 Economy Class seats in a 2-3 configuration.
Additionally, Qantas and Jetstar have reached a long-term commercial agreement to open a new lounge at Hobart Airport, which is expected to open in 2027. The new Qantas Club will nearly double current capacity and will showcase Tasmanian produce.
Source: Qantas
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