Qatar Airways Redeploys Airbus A380 Super Jumbo to Perth

Starting 6 December 2022, Qatar Airways will increase capacity to Perth as it plans to redeploy the Airbus A380 between Doha and the Western Australian city. The A380 will replace the Boeing B777-300ER currently on the service.

The three-class A380 offers 517 seats, including 8 First Class seats, 48 Business Class seats, and 461 Economy Class seats. It also features a dedicated onboard premium lounge.

This update is part of the recent strategic partnership between Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia. This expanded codeshare significantly expands the networks, lounges and loyalty programs of both airlines, bringing substantial benefits and new destinations to travellers. 

Launched in September 2022, the partnership opens seamless travel to over 150 destinations across the extensive Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia networks, creating a new gateway of seamless travel between Australia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa, including popular destinations such as London, Paris, Rome and Athens.

Perth is one of Australia’s most cultural cities, with its origins woven into many of its landmarks. The increased capacity extends Qatar Airways’ commitment to the Australian community by providing greater opportunities for connections to many destinations in its global network.

Throughout the pandemic, Qatar Airways has maintained its Australian services and carried over 330,000 passengers in and out of Australia between March 2020 to December 2021 via both commercial flights and special chartered services.

Doha has become a major hub for Australian passengers travelling to the Middle East and Europe, with cities such as London, Manchester, Dublin and Paris proving extremely popular, connecting through Hamad International Airport, the World’s Best Airport for the second year in a row awarded by Skytrax World Airport Awards 2022.

Qatar Airways currently flies to more than 150 destinations worldwide from its hub at the Hamad International Airport, Doha.