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Qantas announces domestic airline route expansion

by Ray Clancy on May 4, 2012

Qantas expansion to include aircraft upgrades and additional frequencies

Expats and visitors in Australia will be able to get around the country by air more easily after national airline Qantas announced it will increase capacity on domestic Qantas, Jetstar and QantasLink routes this year and in 2013.

A range of changes, including aircraft upgrades and additional frequencies, will be made to provide greater choice and convenience for customers, the airline said. [click to continue…]

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