Newsroom Archive Press Releases 2006
Los Angeles, 18 December 2006
Qantas Airways Adds More Non-Stop Flights Between San Francisco and Sydney
Qantas Airways has announced it will increase non-stop service between San Francisco and Sydney from three to five flights per week effective 26 March 2007, 6.00am.
Los Angeles, September 26, 2006
Qantas Airways Named Top Airline For In-Flight Entertainment
Leading Australian Airline Lands Three Prestigious Avion Awards
Los Angeles, September 4, 2006
Qantas Airways' Spokes-Koala Brings Back Vic's Daily Giveaway
Qantas Airways Vic's Daily Giveaway online travel sweepstakes, hosted by Vic the Koala, Qantas' very own spokes-koala, is back by popular demand. Following last year's campaign success, Qantas has re-launched the sweepstakes with new, exciting travel prizes as well as enhanced ways to interact with Vic, ask questions about traveling to Australia or New Zealand and start planning your next vacation.
Los Angeles, August 21, 2006
Qantas Airways Aussie Airpass Extended By Popular Demand
Added Cities Provide More Great Value and Unprecedented Choice... The overwhelmingly popular Qantas Airways Aussie AirPass is now better than ever.
Sydney, August 10, 2006
Special Aviation Security Measures for Air Travel to and from the United States
Qantas said today that it would comply with new security measures introduced by the United States Department of Homeland Security for flights into and out of the United States.
Los Angeles, July 6, 2006
Qantas Signs Codeshare Agreement with Mexicana
Mexico will become the 40th country in Qantas' international network from 1 August 2006, following the signing of a codeshare agreement between Qantas and Mexicana today.
Los Angeles, May 3, 2006
Qantas Airways to Begin New Flights Between San Francisco and Vancouver, Canada
Occasionally, discriminating travelers get an opportunity that is just too good to pass up. During the peak travel season, Qantas Airways is adding new non-stop flights between San Francisco and Vancouver, Canada.
Los Angeles, March 2, 2006
Qantas Airways Receives Special Commendation From San Francisco Board Of Supervisors
To recognize Qantas Airways' upcoming launch of non-stop flights between San Francisco, California, and sister city Sydney, Australia, San Francisco Supervisor and Board President Aaron Peskin presented a special commendation to Qantas Airways Vice President Peter McLaughlin.
Los Angeles, February 1, 2006
Mayor Villaraigosa Announces New Qantas Maintenance Facility at LAX
Qantas Airways Reiterates Plan to Introduce Jumbo Airbus A-380 to Los Angeles. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, along with Board of Airport Commissioners and executives for Qantas Airways, announced the opening of the new Qantas Airways Maintenance facility at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Los Angeles, January 7, 2006
Big Names Headline G'day LA: Australia Week 2006
Hugh Jackman, Olivia Newton John, INXS, John Travolta, Steve Irwin, Ian Baker Finch, the Sydney Swans and North Melbourne Kangaroos are set to headline G'Day LA: Australia Week 2006 in Los Angeles from January 14-20, 2006.
Los Angeles, January 3, 2006
Qantas Airways Announces Extra Flights From Los Angeles To Sydney, Australia
To meet the increasing demand for international travel to Australia and beyond on the busiest travel day of the week, Qantas Airways has announced that it will add extra non-stop flights between Los Angeles and Sydney, Australia, on Fridays beginning March 31, 2006.


