Qantas launches new A380 service between Sydney and Johannesburg

Qantas is to operate its inaugural A380 flight from Sydney to Johannesburg on September 30, 2024. The A380 will fly up to six times per week between the two cities and will nearly double capacity between Australia and Africa every year. “We are seeing strong demand for our Johannesburg services and, by upgrading to the Superjumbo, we will nearly double capacity during peak periods, adding over 130,000 seats per year between the continents,” said Cam Wallace, Qantas International CEO. “Qantas has a rich history of flying to South Africa over the past 72 years, having operated Constellations and Super Constellations,