Qantas’ first Perth to London flight has taken off, marking the start of the only direct air link between Australia and Europe.
The history-making QF9, carrying more than 200 passengers and 16 crew, landed in London on Sunday.
Operated by a Boeing 787-9, the flight reduces total travel time by eliminating stopovers and taking advantage of the most favourable winds on any given day without having to factor in a mid-point in the Middle East or Asia when choosing a flight path.
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The history-making QF9, carrying more than 200 passengers and 16 crew, landed in London on Sunday.
Operated by a Boeing 787-9, the flight reduces total travel time by eliminating stopovers and taking advantage of the most favourable winds on any given day without having to factor in a mid-point in the Middle East or Asia when choosing a flight path.
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Black Sea Circuit: An Adventure Through the Caucasus
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