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- New Qantas non-stop service from Manila to Brisbane
- 4 return services each week
- Significant Queensland export capacity boost to the Philippines
- Qantas is also expanding services between Singapore and Brisbane
Qantas has deepened its commitment to Queensland, today announcing it will operate flights between Manila and Brisbane, with 4 return services each week starting 28 October 2024.
Over a three-year period, the new service is forecast to bring almost 170,000 additional inbound seats to Queensland worth $81.5 million in overnight visitor expenditure and up to 340 jobs.
“The Philippines is currently Brisbane’s 12th biggest inbound tourism market. Qantas will cement it as a top 10 player for Queensland,” according to Gert-Jan de Graaff, Brisbane Airport CEO.
The carrier will operate an Airbus A330-200 on the route, with up to 15 tonnes of export capacity on every outbound flight, providing faster delivery of Queensland’s fresh produce.
“The Philippines is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and a key trading partner for Queensland. With our state home to a vibrant Filipino community, the business and tourism opportunities generated by this expanded connectivity will no doubt be a success.”
The route is supported by the Attracting Aviation Investment Fund, a joint initiative of the Queensland Government and the state’s international airports.
"Already the fund has delivered 2 million additional inbound seats and $1.8 billion of economic activity for Queensland.”
Comments from Queensland Tourism Minister Michael Healy
“This is terrific news for both Queensland and Qantas.
“Manila to Brisbane is an important international route for Queensland, as it provides increased capacity to a rapidly growing South East Asia market.
“As an aviation super hub, the Philippines is a strategic connection for international students and overseas travellers looking to enjoy Queensland’s great lifestyle and world-class visitor experiences, as well as the State’s exporters."
Comments from Qantas International CEO Cam Wallace
“We’re pleased to offer Queenslanders another new international route out of Brisbane.
“We know large numbers of our customers have been travelling between Manila and Brisbane via our existing Sydney service, which gives us great confidence about how this route will perform when flights start.
“We’d like to thank the Queensland Government and Brisbane Airport for their support on the launch of this new route.”
QF97 from will depart Brisbane on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7.15pm and arrive in Manilla at 1am.
QF98 will depart Manilla on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 2.45am and arrive in Brisbane at 12.20pm.
Singapore to Brisbane boost
Qantas will also expand capacity between Singapore and Brisbane, increasing from 7 to 9 return services per week from 27 October 2024.
These additional flights are timed to improve connectivity with Qantas’ daily service from Singapore to London, reducing overall travel time from Brisbane by around four hours.
“By the time these extra services begin, Queen’s Wharf Brisbane will be opening, offering visitors a whole new world of entertainment and spectacular sky-high views," notes Brisbane Airport's Gert-Jan de Graaff.
“It’s also a popular route many Aussies take to UK and Europe.
“Whether its Queenslanders bound for the iconic Marina Bay in Singapore or visitors eager to explore the wonders of Moreton Bay, the additional flights will ease congestion on this popular route.”
Tickets for the new and expanded flights will be on sale in coming days via qantas.com and through travel agents.
For more information contact Brisbane Airport’s 24/7 media hotline: 0466 322 485
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