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Qantas

Qantas is one of the world’s best-known and best-regarded long-haul airlines. In addition to an extensive network around Australia and its immediate region, the Sydney-based airline normally stretches its wings to fly to multiple long-haul destinations. The airline is one of the world’s oldest, having marked its centenary in 2020. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)

Qantas

IATA/ICAO Code
QF/QFA
Airline Type
Full Service Carrier
Year Founded
1920
Alliance
oneworld
CEO
Vanessa Hudson
Country
Australia

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