Qantas adds 1256 weekly seats to Japan
Qantas has just announced that six of its weekly services between Sydney and Tokyo will be operated using a two-class 747-400 instead of an A330-200, increasing capacity by 1256 seats per week on the route – including 156 business class seats.
CEO Alan Joyce said the move would meet increased demand as well as complementing the Qantas Group’s two brand strategy in the Japan market.
He said the increased demand for Japan was supported particularly by the leisure and VFR markets, and accorded with forecasts for recovery in corporate travel too.
The move is effective 05 Jul, with sale fares to support the increased capacity now available for $1128 return including taxes.
“Japan is also a key gateway for North East Asia traffic, particularly Korea, so this additional capacity will allow Qantas to grow this market,” Joyce added.
More information in tomorrow’s Travel Daily.