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American Airlines and Qantas announced today that the two oneworld® airlines will be bringing back its flight between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Brisbane Airport (BNE), increasing frequencies, and upgauging the aircraft used on some Qantas flights to the Airbus A380.
The route that was first launched in 2024 as a seasonal service will kick off once again between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) on October 26th (and run through the end of January 2026). The 3x weekly flights will clock in at 8,303 miles, which is American’s longest route. Qantas will complement this route with flights to/from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and both Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) between December 3rd and the end of January 2026. These will increase in frequency from 4x to 7x weekly.
All of Qantas’ Sydney flights will be operated with the Airbus A380 during the month of January. American will deploy its newest Boeing 787-9 on this route. It will offer 51 Business Class suites, 32 Premium Economy, and 161 Main Cabin seats.
In addition to the flights between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Brisbane Airport (BNE), American will launch 3x weekly flights to/from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on December 5th.
Steve Johnson, American’s Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer, said:
American is proud to partner with Qantas to increase travel options for customers to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne this winter. Together, we offer the most comprehensive service connecting the United States with Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. For our customers, this means more ways to plan vacations to visit friends and family or jet off for a new adventure in one of the most picturesque regions of the world.”
Qantas Group CEO of International, Cam Wallace, added:
The strength of our partnership with American Airlines continues to bring great benefit to our customers around the world. We know Australia remains very popular with U.S. travelers, and these changes will provide increased connectivity onto our vast domestic network to some of Australia’s most unique destinations.”
Anthony’s Take: Brisbane is an underrated city in Australia and it’s great to see American returning. This, coupled with Melbourne and Sydney flights from Qantas, provides lots of options in high season.
(Image Credits: American and Qantas.)
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