Qantas launches new Italy-Australia route – you can fly there in a day!
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If you've been eyeing a well-deserved holiday in Europe for some time now, but hate the idea of taking several flights just to get there, we bet you will love the latest route Qantas recently added to their network.
The flying kangaroo has recently begun direct flights from Australia to Italy, making it the only airline operating a direct service between Australia and continental Europe.
Consider the days of extended layovers in places like Doha, Abu Dhabi, Kuala Lumpur, or Singapore to be long gone. You can hop on a plane from Australia and in less than a day you'll be in Rome, licking a gelato in front of the Colosseum.
How absolutely amazing is that?
Alan Joyce, CEO of Qantas Group, told an online news outlet that direct flights are the future of travel, as the first flight between Perth and Rome departed on Saturday.
"We're seeing a growing preference for nonstop flights to and from Australia to make travel as efficient and easy as possible, and we anticipate that this will be a permanent shift in how people want to travel," he said.
Continue reading to learn everything there is to know about Qantas' new flight from Australia to Italy – the land of pizza, pasta, Renaissance art, and Vespas.
Qantas' new route is perfect for those who want to visit Europe but hate multiple flights. Credit: iStock.
If you're wondering how much a ticket will cost, it starts at $1,785 roundtrip.
From now until October 6, Qantas will run three round-trip flights per week from Sydney to Rome (via Perth).
The flights to Europe depart Perth at 10:20 p.m. local time, taking 16 hours and 25 minutes to travel there. As a result, they will reach Rome at 8:20 a.m. local time, arriving in plenty of time for a cappuccino and an authentic gelato.
Additionally, Qantas offers double-daily direct flights from Australia to London, so you can fly into Rome and then depart from London on the same round-trip ticket (available until October this year).
And Qantas will provide connections to 16 additional locations, including Paris and Barcelona, as well as 15 additional locations in Italy, including Venice and Milan, if ever you find yourself eager to explore more of Europe while you're there.
The planes that will fly from Perth to Rome are Boeing 787 Dreamliners operated by Qantas.
Even if you are unfamiliar with the specific plane model, you can be sure that it is of the highest quality and is fitted with cutting-edge technology, such as turbulence dampening and improved air quality to reduce jet lag.
According to Rachelle N. Ornan-Stone, a design researcher at The Boeing Company, the planes' windows are not only the biggest and widest of any currently flying aircraft, but they are also the best-positioned.
They were designed to keep middle-seat passengers from craning and straining their necks just to get a glimpse of the view outside the window.
Additionally, there are no shutters on the windows. In their place, there's a five-level electronic dimming button.
"At the darkest, you can sleep very comfortably but you’re still able to look outside," Dr Ornan-Stone said.
Qantas' Boeing 787 Dreamliners will fly Perth to Rome, and back. Credit: Qantas.
There is no way that a flight that lasts for 16 hours could be enjoyable if passengers weren't provided with food, refreshments and entertainment options. And, because the destination is a foodie city, Qantas has added an Italian flair to its onboard menu for flights between Australia and Italy.
Those fortunate enough to have seats at the front of the plane can order dishes from the business class menu, which includes:
For those travelling in economy, here are some things to look forward to:
So what do you think, folks? Are you due for an Italian getaway?
Whether you're going to Rome, Florence, Venice, or Sicily, there are a few things travellers should know before they go to Italy for the first time.
This video below talks about food, money, plugs, safety, and other things that first-time visitors to Italy will need to know.
Feel free to check it out!
Credit: Wolter's World.
The flying kangaroo has recently begun direct flights from Australia to Italy, making it the only airline operating a direct service between Australia and continental Europe.
Consider the days of extended layovers in places like Doha, Abu Dhabi, Kuala Lumpur, or Singapore to be long gone. You can hop on a plane from Australia and in less than a day you'll be in Rome, licking a gelato in front of the Colosseum.
How absolutely amazing is that?
Alan Joyce, CEO of Qantas Group, told an online news outlet that direct flights are the future of travel, as the first flight between Perth and Rome departed on Saturday.
"We're seeing a growing preference for nonstop flights to and from Australia to make travel as efficient and easy as possible, and we anticipate that this will be a permanent shift in how people want to travel," he said.
Continue reading to learn everything there is to know about Qantas' new flight from Australia to Italy – the land of pizza, pasta, Renaissance art, and Vespas.
Qantas' new route is perfect for those who want to visit Europe but hate multiple flights. Credit: iStock.
If you're wondering how much a ticket will cost, it starts at $1,785 roundtrip.
From now until October 6, Qantas will run three round-trip flights per week from Sydney to Rome (via Perth).
The flights to Europe depart Perth at 10:20 p.m. local time, taking 16 hours and 25 minutes to travel there. As a result, they will reach Rome at 8:20 a.m. local time, arriving in plenty of time for a cappuccino and an authentic gelato.
Additionally, Qantas offers double-daily direct flights from Australia to London, so you can fly into Rome and then depart from London on the same round-trip ticket (available until October this year).
And Qantas will provide connections to 16 additional locations, including Paris and Barcelona, as well as 15 additional locations in Italy, including Venice and Milan, if ever you find yourself eager to explore more of Europe while you're there.
The planes that will fly from Perth to Rome are Boeing 787 Dreamliners operated by Qantas.
Even if you are unfamiliar with the specific plane model, you can be sure that it is of the highest quality and is fitted with cutting-edge technology, such as turbulence dampening and improved air quality to reduce jet lag.
According to Rachelle N. Ornan-Stone, a design researcher at The Boeing Company, the planes' windows are not only the biggest and widest of any currently flying aircraft, but they are also the best-positioned.
They were designed to keep middle-seat passengers from craning and straining their necks just to get a glimpse of the view outside the window.
Additionally, there are no shutters on the windows. In their place, there's a five-level electronic dimming button.
"At the darkest, you can sleep very comfortably but you’re still able to look outside," Dr Ornan-Stone said.
Qantas' Boeing 787 Dreamliners will fly Perth to Rome, and back. Credit: Qantas.
There is no way that a flight that lasts for 16 hours could be enjoyable if passengers weren't provided with food, refreshments and entertainment options. And, because the destination is a foodie city, Qantas has added an Italian flair to its onboard menu for flights between Australia and Italy.
Those fortunate enough to have seats at the front of the plane can order dishes from the business class menu, which includes:
- Zucchini and basil soup with parmesan crouton
- Plant-based dining – caramelised potato gratin with peas, mushrooms and roasted fennel
- Spaghettini with prawns, garlic, chilli, slow roast cherry tomatoes and pangrattato
- Tiramisu
- Bucatini all’ Amatriciana
- Grilled fish with peperonata, pine nuts and basil
- Mozzarella bufala, finiocchiona salumi, anchovy, artichokes, olives, marinated red capsicum with warm focaccia
For those travelling in economy, here are some things to look forward to:
- Braised Wagyu beef with broccoli, carrots and soft polenta
- Rosemary, garlic, sea salt and olive oil focaccia
- Mixed arancini
So what do you think, folks? Are you due for an Italian getaway?
Whether you're going to Rome, Florence, Venice, or Sicily, there are a few things travellers should know before they go to Italy for the first time.
This video below talks about food, money, plugs, safety, and other things that first-time visitors to Italy will need to know.
Feel free to check it out!
Credit: Wolter's World.
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