Sydney to Santiago

One of the world’s great “air links in the waiting” became fact last week when Qantas inaugurated a non-stop Sydney to Santiago service.  The three times per week 13-hour plus flight is a code share with fellow oneworld member LAN who already fly between Auckland (New Zealand) and its home base. 

Operating the service is a Boeing 747 that has been refurbished with A380-style cabins, seats and in-flight entertainment. 

Group Executive Qantas Airlines Commercial, Rob Gurney, said Qantas was delighted to launch the flights, “Flying to Santiago is part of Qantas’ strategy to target global gateway cities.  South America’s fast-growing economies make it the perfect time to introduce this new, non-stop service to one of the region’s major hubs.  It is also pleasing to be expanding our long-standing relationship with Chile’s national carrier, LAN.  Together we will offer 10 services per week between Sydney and Santiago and access to LAN’s extensive South American network.” www.qantas.com

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