Where are Qantas 747s going?

With the worldwide travel downturn hitting Qantas hard last year, the airline brought forward its previously announced retirement dates for their remaining 747-400s. Over the first half of 2020, the final jumbos began flying out of Sydney, heading to storage in California.

What aircraft will Qantas fly to South Africa?

The Dreamliner will replace the jumbo jet When the services resume, the 747-400 will get replaced by the 787-9 Dreamliner. It’s a nice enough plane but not the same. However, the Dreamliner can fly 14,800 kilometers, giving it the legs to cover the 11,060 kilometer flight across to Johannesburg.

How many 747 does Qantas have?

Fleet Matrix

Aircraft Type	Current	Avg. Age
In Service
Boeing 747-400
Boeing 747SP
Boeing 767	1	15.9 Years

What aircraft does Qantas fly between London and Australia?

Dreamliner
Qantas customers can now choose from three routes between Australia and London – the direct Perth-London service on the Dreamliner; a reinstated Sydney-Singapore-London service on the A380; and via Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth to London via Dubai with partner Emirates on mix of A380 and 777 aircraft.

Why is Qantas getting rid of 747?

Qantas retired its final Boeing 747 aircraft on Wednesday after the coronavirus pandemic rendered the aircraft and its long-range capabilities useless and accelerated its departure from Qantas by months.

Who flew the last Qantas 747?

Sharelle Quinn
Qantas’s first female Captain, Sharelle Quinn, will be in command of the final flight and said the aircraft has a very special place in the hearts of not just Qantas staff, but aviation enthusiasts and travellers alike. “I have flown this aircraft for 36 years and it has been an absolute privilege”, Captain Quinn said.

Where does Qantas fly to in South Africa?

Qantas operates direct flights from Sydney to Johannesburg six days a week, with an average flight time of 14 hours and 10 minutes.

Can I fly to Australia from South Africa?

“At this stage there are no direct flights from Southern Africa to Australia and only Australian citizens, permanent residents, immediate family members, parents and eligible visa holders are able to enter Australia.” …

Which airline has the most 747?

Plenty of airlines are synonymous with the Boeing 747, but the world’s biggest operator of all time might well surprise you. The airline that has operated the most 747s ever is not Singapore or Pan Am, or even British Airways… it’s Japan Airlines. Since the 1970s, JAL has operated a total of 108 Boeing 747.

Is Qantas getting 737 Max?

Qantas has delivered a major blow to Boeing’s 737 MAX programme by choosing the company’s main rival, Airbus, to renew its domestic fleet.